Not sure how known this is but everyone can pull the songs out of those pesky folders in the hardrive.. but this lil piece of software lets you pull the songs you want when you want and even gives you the option to name it how you want and place it in whatever folder you want...
PODUTIL: http://www.kennettnet.co.uk/software/podutil.php
I know most of you hate ipod or hate that they break.. but for those wanting songs off ur buddy's when he visits.. just plug it in to ur comp and run this program..