I want to merge two ipod libraries

My kids both got ipods for Christmas two years ago. At first, they didn't care, but now they pretty much want the same music. I want to add all the music my son has to my daughter's ipod and vice versa. However, when I unplug her ipod and connect his, I'm informed that ipod can only sync to one itunes library. So, how do I combine them?

- You can can on sync with one computer/iTunes library
- If you copied the songs from one computer to the other and then sync with the one syncing computer that should work.
- To copy songs from iPod to any computer:
Recovering your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device: Apple Support Communities

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I'm no expert. Read Old Toad's advice here: http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=3560963&#3560963
or search for "merge iPhoto Library Manager" and restrict by user Old Toad.

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