Can I update my Iphone 3gs to IOS 5 on a different computer?

I am running two different laptops and a desktop with my Iphone 3gs and Ipad2. I am just wondering if it is ok to upgrade my iphone and ipad to the new 5.0 OS using a different computer than the one I typically sync from.

You can, if you do not mind losing the data on the device.
Also, you may lose the ability to ever sync with the original computer if it is incapable of running the latest version of iTunes.

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iKenne wrote:
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