2 ipods on 1 computer help ?!?!

Hi, im new here so hello everyone!!! =)
My problem is that my sister has her ipod on the computer, I just got an ipod for my birthday and need to install my own itunes and set it up for my ipod. I installed it under my desktop but now hers is gone.. is there a way to do this?
Thanks in advance!!
LiZz

Mizzlizz, welcome to discussions! I think this link is just exactly what you & your sister are looking for. Hope this helps!
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300432

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