30 GB ipod, 9 GB computer, How do I do it?

I have a 30 GB ipod, but only 2 GB available on my computer and have about used all of that up. What are my options for getting the rest of my music on my ipod? About everything going on the ipod is from my CD collection, which will use all the space the ipod has to offer. The computer is really old, so freeing up more space on the drive is not going to free up enough space. Already tried that move.
Thanks if advance for your input.

I got a similar situation, and right now I'm trying to handle it without the auto sync everyone else's using. It's being a royal pain in the buttocks, but then you can delete stuff from your library you already have on the pod and free up space for more to go through the system.
If you figure any better way that don't cost money (ie external hard drive won't work. Reason I have an older computer is cause I don't got money) feel free to let me know.
Dell Windows XP

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