2 ipods, 2 computers, use different library?

We have two computers in our house and two ipods. They both use different libraries. Can I copy music from both libraries to either ipod? Does one ipod have to only be linked to one libary?

You can do this, Doreen. You just need to set both iPods to manually update songs and playlists. Automatic updating will no longer be possible, of course, but you'll be able to grab music from either computer (manually). See this for more.
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