Can I connect 2 iPods to the same computer? How does this work?

I have an iPod mini connected to iTunes. I just bought a Nano and I want to create a new library/playlist for it. When I plug it up it begins copying all of my files from my mini onto my nano. How do I separate the two? I need to have this accomplished before Xmas Eve. PLEASE HELP!!!!
iMac G4   Mac OS X (10.3.9)  
iMac G4   Mac OS X (10.3.9)  

with your ipod plugged in to the computer, go to itunes, preferences and then the ipod tab then under the music tab, select manually manage songs and playlists......
that way you can plug it into any computer, and it wont automatically wipe everything....
and you can put music on from any computer..
iMac G5 1.8Ghz 20", 1Gb RAM, 160 Gb Hdd, bluetooth   Mac OS X (10.4.3)   80Gb Firewire, 10Gb 2nd Gen iPod, 2Gb Nano black

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