How to best handle 2 ipods on one computer?

Hi there,
After having my "own" itunes set up on my PC (running XP), my son is now getting his own ipod.
What's the best way to run 2 ipods off of a single computer? Create a separate Library for my son, or set up a wholly new instance of itunes under my son's login?
TIA,
Menop

If your son has a seperate CPU account, all he has to do is log into his side of the CPU and open iTunes. That will take it to a blank iTunes screen, where he can put in his music, and not have to worry about your music (and vice versa).
Different user accounts are the easiest way to manage 2 iPods on one CPU.

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