I want to share my iTunes library between 2 computers.

But when I tried to authorize my laptop, it said I'd already authorized 5 computers. How do I see the list of authorized computers for my account so I can delete just the old ones?

There is no list and you cannot deauthorize a computer without access to that computer.
You need to deauthorize all, then authorize the active computers.

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    aapl.up wrote:
    Rick, are you saying that if you try to share a folder outside of home and use sharepoints, then the other mac wont prompt you to log in? Have you tried that? It is hard to believe that is the case
    I am sort of saying that. Have you tried it? I know it's hard to believe, but you really need to help us out by trying some steps that you don't believe.
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    jc_hering wrote:
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    jc_hering wrote:
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