2 Ipods, 1 computer with one user account

To put my question very simple. I have 2 Ipods, one called Andy's Ipod, which is installed and shows up in the Source window when I plug it in, and another Ipod which I can't get to work.
Is it possible for the other one to also show up in the Source window when I plug it in without having to shut down Itunes or create different user accounts??
All I want is to plug either one in and have it show up in Source.
possible???
I've tried reading everywhere but the info on this aint very good.

Natalie Beresford, "Multiple iPods/iTunes Installations", 04:04am Nov 26, 2004 CDT

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