Can I copy macbook library to imac?

My itunes account is on my Macbook pro where i sync my iphone, etc.
I can share this library to my imac but this doesn't allow me to use that music within iweb, idvd, etc.
I copied the tunes and the associated files to the imac but a message saying i was not authorised to play this music prevented me from using it. Am i trying the impossible (or immoral?) and is there a solution.

Songs purchased on the iTunes Store can be copied to an unlimited number of computers. However, only five computers at a time can play your iTunes DRM-protected music.
See this: http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/store/authorization/

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