I have 2 Apple IDs.  I also have a new laptop.  I have tons of music on my old laptop.  I want to transfer the music from my old laptop to my new laptop, but I don't want the music actually on my new computer.  Is there a way to have the music in iCloud?

I am wanting to have my music available to me, but not actually on the new laptop (like my iPhone is set up to do).  I suppose I am wanting to know if I can transfer, or authorize my new laptop to have all of my music in iCloud, but not actually in iTunes on the laptop?  I want it available to me, but I have over 7000 songs and I don't want to use all the room on my new laptop.  Can someone please help?

iTunes match - http://www.apple.com/itunes/itunes-match/ - see FAQ at end too
http://arstechnica.com/apple/2011/11/itunes-match-your-questions-answered/
http://ipod.about.com/od/UsingiOS5/a/Itunes-Match-Frequently-Asked-Questions.htm
http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1277415 - deleting items from your computer but saving them in iCloud.  Yes, but risky.

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