Ipod music file transfer

I have an iMac in the states that's in storage with my entire music library & I used it to load up my ipod before leaving. Now I'm stationed overseas and recently purchased a Powerbook G4. I know there's safeguarding to prevent cross computer ipod sharing. But is there any way to bypass this with Apple directly by proving dual ownership of the computers & any way to prove the music files currently on my ipod came from one of the Macs I own? Or am I stuck hoping this ipod behaves for the next few years?
Powerbook G4 Mac OS X (10.4.3)
Powerbook G4 Mac OS X (10.4.3)

"any way to prove the music files currently on my ipod came from one of the Macs I own"
See these.
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Hello mshell1271,
And welcome to Apple Discussions!
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http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/tips/hiddenfil es.mspx
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