HT1212 if i restore my ipod will it erase my itunes library on my computer

if i restore my ipod will it erase my itunes library on my computer

No.  Your iTunes library is your "master copy."  Doing a Restore on the iPod just erases the iPod, like deleting a playlist.  Your iTunes library is not affected in any way.

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