Can 2 iPod users share 1 iTunes installation?

After a system crash, I purchased a new computer.  My wife and I are the only users and rather than created 2 user accounts on this machine, we'd like to use one.  Can the two of us use 1 installation of iTunes with 2 different iPods?

Yes. See:
How to use multiple iPods, iPads, or iPhones with one computer
Regards.

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