COMPUTER CRASHED! how to recover lost library??

my computer crashed, wiping out everything! I re-installed/downloaded iTunes but all songs from previous library LOST. how do i recover them?

Well the few that you don't have on your iPod may be lost for good. You might be able to write to Apple and convince them to allow you to redownload them if you explain your situation. As to the rest...
Copying from iPod to Computer threads...
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1300144
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=797432&#797432
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=809624&tstart=0
Also these useful internet articles...
http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/articles/comments/copying-music-from-ipod-to-co mputer/
http://www.engadget.com/2004/11/02/how-to-get-music-off-your-ipod/
http://playlistmag.com/help/2005/01/2waystreet/
Cheers!
Patrick

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