Computer change (how do i get all my songs onto my new computer)

hi there,
i was wondering how i could transfer all the songs (and videos) from my old computer onto my new one?
any help appreciated, thanks.

How to use your iPod to move your music to a new computer
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300173
Copying from iPod to Computer thread...
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=3037814
http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=797432
Also these useful internet articles...
http://www.engadget.com/2004/11/02/how-to-get-music-off-your-ipod/
http://playlistmag.com/help/2005/01/2waystreet/
iPod: Frequently Asked Questions
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=60920
Patrick

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