Ipod is synced with another itunes library"erase and sync"!!

im trying to convert all my music on a different computer on a new itune but this message comes up (the ipod is synced with another itunes library. an ipod can be synced with only one itunes library at a time) "erase and sync replaces the contents of this ipod with contents of this itunes library". i need to find out if i do a "erase and sync" will my music library from my ipod be automatically deleted and replaced with and empty itunes library ???

Yes it will be erased and the empty library will replace it. So first thing is you want to say NO to that question. For information/help on getting the stuff into your new computer...
How to use your iPod to move your music to a new computer using iTunes7
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300173
How to use your iPod to move your music to a new computer using iTunes6
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304304
Copying from iPod to Computer threads...
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=776996&tstart=0
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=805256&tstart=0
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=797432&#797432
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=809624&tstart=0
Also these useful internet articles...
http://www.engadget.com/2004/11/02/how-to-get-music-off-your-ipod/
http://playlistmag.com/help/2005/01/2waystreet/
iPod: Frequently Asked Questions
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=60920
Patrick

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