2 Ipods- 1 computer, a headscratching question

Hi Guys,
My brothers both have there ipods on the main computer in the house, when either one plugs it in to a new computer will they have to re-install the ipod software onto the new computer? Will they loose all there songs after plugging it into the computer?
(>'.')><('.'<)Kristina R

As long as they have their iPods set to manually update the songs, they won't loose anything when they plug it into the other computer. and Yes they will have to install the iPod software so the computer knows what to do with the iPod when it is plugged in.

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