HT3819 Can I use Home Sharing to permanently Transfer my old iTunes Library to a new macbook pro?

Hi,
I have a quick questoin regarding iTunes Home Sharing. 
1. Can I use Home Sharing to transfer music from my iTunes Library on my old Power Mac to iTunes on my new MacBook Pro?
2. If I deauthorise iTunes on my old Power Mac will I lose my music on my new iTunes Library on my Macbook Pro - essentially are the two somehow linked together? I want to erase my old HD, wipe it clean, chuck it in a case and use as a back up storage, and then sell my old Power Mac.
Thanks in advance.
foginwater

Home Sharing is only for PCs that are connected in the same network

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