Connecting 2 ipods to one library

I have a 2nd generation nano and my brother just got a 4th generation nano. We have a Dell computer with windows XP. I want to be able to connect both ipods to the same library so we dont have to buy new songs. Many people said we lose all our songs by doing this. How do you do it?

There are several different ways to use two iPods with one computer, have a look at this help page for suggestions: How to use multiple iPods with one computer

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