1. the stuff
1.1. 60GB - problem with old pod, now have new - same problem
1.2. iTunes 8.01
1.3. Leopard 10.5.5
2. the problem
2.1. plug in to synch
2.1.1. iTunes connects
2.1.2. begins sync
2.1.3. stuck on first file
2.2. eventually ejects iPod
2.2.1. The iPod <NAME> cannot be synced. The required disk cannot be found.
2.2.2. The iPod <NAME> cannot be synced. You do not have enough access privileges for this operation.
2.2.3. Disk on iPod continues to spin. Do not disconnect on display.
2.2.4. Must perform hard reset to gain access to iPod
2.2.5. Attempting to copy to the disk <name> failed. You do not have enough access privileges for this operation. iTunes could not save to your Music Folder because you do not have write access. Check the permissions on your Music Folder and folders in your Music Folder, then try copying this file again.
2.2.6. Device you removed was not properly put away. Data might have been lost or damaged. (etc. use eject)
3. fixes tried without success
3.1. syncing via different USB ports
3.2. creating new user account
3.2.1. update iTunes/iPod (both already updated)
3.3. repair permissions
3.4. check permission on my music folder and subfolders
3.4.1. set to read / write
3.5. remove iPhoto cache
3.5.1. don't have any to delete (or that I could find)
3.5.2. not really using iPhoto for much
3.6. moved iTunes to trash / downloaded new iTunes / reinstalled
3.7. tried different USB cables
4. the solution
4.1. changed permissions for iTunes library
4.2. was set to Read/Write for me (main user)
4.3. In finder: User / Music / iTune
4.3.1. iTunes Library
4.3.2. iTunes Music Library.xml
4.3.3. Get Info
4.3.4. Set permissions for Staff and Everyone to Read and Write