How do I sync my iTunes library on my desktop to my laptop

I travel a lot and now have an iPod touch. I LOVE IT and I particularly love that I can download directy to the iPod from the internet - FANTASTIC!!
My issue is that I have the iPod sync'd with my desktop. Now I want to get my laptop in sync so when I travel I can have my library with me but it is telling me I would have to wipe my iPod Touch to sync with this laptop but all my stuff is on my desktop and iPod
I have not been able to find it in my help searches. I am sure there is a way to do this because Apple can't expect me to purchase two sets of all my music.
Any words of wisdom would be appreciated.
Message was edited by: Kimba

Although I can access the songs it is not helpful for my issue. I cannot be connected to the desktop while on the road and some locations I visit do not allow anything but my laptop on site so I cannot use my iPod.
How can I have my iTunes library from my desktop accessible on my laptop when I am travelling?
I waited on hold for over 18 minutes for someone to answer the apple support line and then they wanted me to pay $49 for support on a FREE APPLICATION. It is ridiculous. It is because I wouldn't give them the serial number for my iPod as I continued to tell the guy my question is NOT iPod related......... Can anyone help me?

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