How to play songs on another computer when original files is elsewhere.

Is it possible to just play the songs on my itouch on another computer when connected to itunes? Although, the original mp3 files are all on another computer. I could view all the songs on the music tab when the device is connected but all I get are grayed out text. Would I need another software to do this? Or am I not seeing the hidden option to do so.

I guess you'll have to switch to "manually manage music" to be able to play the music from your ipod when connected to another computer. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1535
Don't forget to disable autosync before connecting to another computer.

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