HT1386 If I've already synced my phone to one computer, if I sync it to another will it erase all the data on my phone (apps, music, etc)

My original computer died, and I don't have a phyical back up of my data. If I try to sync the device to a new computer will I lose everything currently on my phone? If so, is there a way around this?

See https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3141.

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