HT1329 How do I change the devices associated with our family iTunes account?

One of the computers at work where I had sync my music and pictures has died, and when I tried to sync to the replacement computer, I was told I had exceeded the five device limit. Our family of four shares the iTunes account, as we don't want our kids having their own, although they have devices. We have devices at home and work, where we are both teachers. Is there a way to use our purchases on all our devices we use?

The limit of 5 applies to Computers only.
Eick family wrote:
One of the computers at work where I had sync my music and pictures has died, and when I tried to sync to the replacement computer, I was told I had exceeded the five device limit.
If you no longer have, or access to, the computer(s) you want to deauthorise,
Log in to iTunes, go to "view your account info" on the itunes store, deauthorise all five,
(Please Note: this can only be done Once every 12 months)
Then re-authorize your current Computer(s) one at a time..
Authorise / Deauthorise About > http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1420
Eick family wrote:
We have devices at home and work, ...
iTunes Store: Associating a device or computer to your Apple ID
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4627
Eick family wrote:
Is there a way to use our purchases on all our devices we use?
SHARING iTunes MUSIC
http://macmost.com/five-ways-to-share-music-in-itunes.html
Sharing Apps
http://macmost.com/sharing-ios-apps-with-family.html

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