Adding to ipod from alternative iTunes catalogue without erasing existing

Is it possible to add music to ipod without erasing existing content that was synced from another PC.
So far i have been alerted that if i sync any new material from my list it will automatically erase what my daughter already has on her ipod.

Connect your iPod to your computer. If it is set to update automatically you'll get a message that it is linked to a different library and asking if you want to link to this one and replace all your songs etc, press "Cancel". Pressing "Erase and Sync" will irretrievably remove all the songs from your iPod. When your iPod appears in the iTunes source list change the update setting to manual, that will let you use our iPod without the risk of accidentally erasing it. Check the "manually manage music and videos" box in Summary then press the Apply button:
Using iPod with Multiple computers
Managing content manually on iPod
Syncing Music to iPod
You can also use a keyboard command to prevent your iPod auto-syncing with iTunes. While connecting the iPod to the computer on Windows with iTunes 7.3 or later installed hold down the Shift + Ctrl keys together. This will stop the iPod from auto-syncing with iTunes and the iPod will appear in the source list. Wait until you are sure the iPod has mounted, and that it will not auto sync and then you can let the keys go. This may take between 20 to 30 seconds depending on your computer. Once you are connected you can change to manual as above: iTunes - Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows
Something else to be aware of when using an iPod in manual mode is that the "Do Not Disconnect" message will remain on the display until you physically eject the device: Safely Disconnect IPod

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This is not legal. You have no legal right to that music.
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Hi,
I had copied some songs from one of my friends iTunes library in a different machine(OS). when I connected ipod to my machine, I am getting prompt message saying that ' this ipod is synced with different library, Do you want to erase this ipod and sync with current library' with two buttons 'Erase and Sync' and 'Cancel'. I dont want to loose the songs in ipod, so i clicked cancel. But unable to access my ipod. Please let me know how to access ipod without loosing existing songs.
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you know, i had this same problem - EXCEPT that it's
my own computers!! i had an itunes library on one
computer (that were ALL SONGS that i either bought on
itunes or transferred from my BOUGHT cd's. i then
recently bought an iMac, and am trying to transfer
the music to the new computer, but it will not let me
do it in iTunes since it says i cannot sync with more
than one iTunes without erasing the iPod. any
suggestions??
Yes don't hijack another persons question!
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http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300173
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Using iPhone, iPad, or iPod with multiple computers
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1202
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You might find that Home Sharing may meet your needs:
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3819
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http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT1386
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Adding to ipod from alternative iTunes catalogue without erasing existing

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