How many computers can I store my iTunes library on?

I vaguely recall reading somewhere that I can put my iTunes library on up to five different computers. Since I first created my library, I've had to change laptops a few times (changed companies, laptop stolen, etc).
Can I keep downloading iTunes software to my new laptop, and transfering my songs into the libary (backed up on external hard drive)? Or will I run into a limit?
I only need one, perhaps two, laptops to actively use the library. So if there's a limit on how many active laptops you can have, I'm not sure how to make an old laptop unactive.
Thanks.

You can put the music on as many computers as you want. However, you can only use it on 5 "active" computers max at one time.
You cannot individually unauthorize computers you no longer have.
About iTunes Store authorization and deauthorization

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