How to transfer music on Ipod to new computer.

Hi,
My old computer crashed. I now have a new one, but I can't sync my ipod to itunes without it wanting to erase all the music and videos on my ipod. How do I sync it and get my ipod stuff onto my new computer's itunes?
(I read on here how to do it if I still had my old computer files, but I don't have access to my old crashed computer. Just the music and videos on my Ipod)
Thanks!!

Oh my gosh, same problem! I'm so mad because I spent so much time (and money for that matter) downloading everything onto my iPod. Then my hard drive crashed and I hadn't had a chance yet to copy everything. So irritated that I just lost everything. I feel for you. Unfortunately I'll have to go back through and do it all again. I hope you find a way, good luck!

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