My friend gave my his ipod touch (2nd generation) and he wants me to add songs to it. im afraid that if i let it sync to my computer, it will delete all of his songs. is this true? and what should i do?

My friend is wanting me to add songs to his ipod (2nd generation) but it has been synced to another computer. When i hook his up to my computer, it tries to sync. will it erase all of his data and songs? or will it just put my songs on his ipod? i dont want to ruin anything or have him loose over 1,000 songs. what should i do?

lllaass wrote:
Loading your music on his iPod violates copright law.  Sorry but we can't help you break the law.
Really? I didn't know that....I haven't done it, but I thought the copyright law was just about downloading free songs........idk but that'll either delete his songs or transfer them over to yours I think.............not positive.

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