Bought new iPod - will purchased music be OK

My daughter is on her third iPod and she has a large purchased music collection. I know that iTunes purchased music is OK for up to 5 authorized computers - but what about iPods? Is there a limit to the number of times that she can upgrade the music to a new iPod? I want to make sure that I don't have to do something on the old one (like you have to deauthorize a computer before trashing it) before loading up the new one.
In a similar vein - I plan on taking her old one loading my music onto it - again - I know that my music on my iTunes will overwrite the entire thing - but will my purchased music be OK on 2 iPods that are both in use?
Thanks.
Lou

I know that iTunes purchased music is OK for up to 5 authorized computers - but what about iPods? Is there a limit to the number of times that she can upgrade the music to a new iPod?
There is no limit to the number of iPods you can transfer music purchased from the iTunes Store to.
but will my purchased music be OK on 2 iPods that are both in use?
Yes.
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