Desperate - computer crashed - want to import music

Help, my computer crashed 1.5 yrs ago and got a new one. Lost itunes with the crash. I have not updated or downloaded any new music into my ipod since then. Is there a way to import my music from my ipod into itunes library again? I really don't want to have to download all my CDs again - it would take forever. Please help if you know anything definitive.

No problem. Look here: http://ipodtips-tricks.blogspot.com/2008/10/howto-transfer-music-from-ipodto-itu nes.html
My additional advice:
The music is in bulk in "ipod control" hidden folder. If you want to put the songs in order on your HDD, then go to iTunes-Edit-Preferences-Advanced-"Keep itunes media folder organized".
After that you'll have all your music on your hard drive sorted and ready to move wherever you want.
Another way - use third party software, that can copy any song from ipod and back. But those programs often fail, because iTunes changes faster.

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