Authorizing more than one computer

i have a new laptop. how do i authorize it to play the songs from my ipod that were purchased and downloaded from my other computer?

You try to play one (I'm assuming you've already moved them from the iPod). The authorization box will pop up and you'll have the opportunity to authorize the laptop.
Good luck.

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