2 identical libraries 1 ipod

Hi, My son and I each have an ipod and were sharing 1 computer. I now have my own laptop. I downloaded itunes to my new laptop and transferred my songs using a cd. The problem now is that I have two identical libraries and when I plug my ipod in to my computer it shows up as a "device" rather than the main ipod on the computer which it should be. Mine is the only ipod on this computer - why do I have 2 identical libraries and how can I make it the main ipod?

You can have a setting where you can save the music on an iPod rather then the iTunes library. With that setting you can have 2 iPods on one computer with different libraries. Only problem is the problem I'm having, if you need a new iPod then you take the risk of losing all your songs and photos. It should appear when you're syncing your iPod with your computer, just uncheck the square.
Your welcome if I helped. =]
Sorry if I confused you. =P

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