1 ipod to 2 macs eg imac g5 and macbook

hi
could i ask for some help please
i want to make my ipod work with my new macbook it works ok with my imac
bacically want the library both the same
regards
gary
if you get a minute

I'm not sure from your post whether or not your iPod works with the Macbook, if you are are having problems with it have look at this troubleshooting document it may be of some help: iPod missing in iTunes and Mac desktop
If it's working ok and you just want to connect and use an it on more than one computer you need to change the update preference in the iPod Summary tab to "Manually manage music and videos" and click Apply.
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