How do I change my main iTunes computer from a PC to a Mac?

I just want to repost this so that it won't look like it's answered.  It's not
I recently bought a Mac, to replace my PC.  I have a 2nd generation iPod running the latest (4.3.3 I think).  I have transfered all my files from my Windows to my Mac through USB, and all the files are also sitting on my Mac.  However, when I insert my iPod to the Mac, it can't sync apps without erasing the data on my iPod.  How do I do it without erasing it?  I have it backed up on my Mac and PC.  I also have a brother with a 4th generation iPod.  I assume the solution would be the same?  Thanks!!

When all the music, apps and other items are on the new computer:
- Connect the iPod to the computer and make a backup by right clciking n the iPod under Devices in iTunes and selecting Back Up.
- Restore the iPod from that backup
The backup that iTunes makes does not include music, apps and other things.

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