Follow Up Question/Second User Account... Separate iTunes?

As a follow up to my last question (Thanks Niel) I'd like to know if I decide not to share my iTunes with them (different tastes, etc) can they have their own separate iTunes accounts (same computer)? If so...
Do they have to open an iTunes store account? Can I use the same credit card I use for my account?
Can they just import music off their cd's without opening an store account?
Anything else I'm not thinking of I might need to know?
Thanks for all help!

I'd like to know if I decide not to share my iTunes with them (different tastes, etc) can they have their own separate iTunes accounts (same computer)?
Yes.
Easiest way is to create a separate computer login. They will have their own iTunes library.
Do they have to open an iTunes store account?
Only if they wish to purchase from the iTunes store.
Can I use the same credit card I use for my account?
Yes.
Can they just import music off their cd's without opening an store account?
Yes.

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