If i update my ipod will it delete all my music as it is from various computers?

I have a 32GB iPod touch and when I plug it into the computer, it says an update is available. I manually manage my music so that I can take music from my laptop and the other computers in my house as well. If I update my ipod to this newer version will all my music be deleted? If it does that I don't want to update because I have music on there from old computers which are no longer available. I have heard of similar problems happening to other people which is why i have this query.
When i plug my iPod in, it says 'A new iPod software version (5.11) is available for the iPod. Would you like to update your ipod now?' I click update and it says 'Updating to iOS 5.1.1 will delete all of the apps and media, including iTunes Store purchases, on your iPod touch. To preserve your content, apply this update on the computer where you sync apps, music, videos, and photos. Updating on this computer will only preserve contacts, calendars, text messages, and other settings. Please do not interrupt the update, which may take an hour or longer to complete. iTunes will verify the software update with Apple.'
thanks.

Updating to iOS 5
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972
Backup and Set Up as New Device
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4137

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