Ipod sync without losing music

My computer died that held all my music but my ipod still has themusic on it. Now with my new computer it saysif i Sync it i will lose all of my music and data.
Is there anyway to sync it without losing my music????

You can transfer songs from your iPod to iTunes library:
First, *BEFORE you connect the iPod, please go to the iTunes preferences and select "devices", then select "disable automatic syncing for iPhones and iPods"*.
Then, for those songs that you purchased on your iPod: Transfer purchases from iPod to iTunes.
For all other non purchased content (your own CDs etc), their are ton of third party programs, some is free: iDump, Floola. Some is shareware, but they does preserve playlist/ratings/playcounts/artworks etc: iCopyBot, CopyTrans

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http://www.copytrans.net/copytrans.php
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One of the reasons why including your iTunes library with your computer's backup is a good idea. Use this link for future reference in this regard.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1751
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Then sync the music to the iPod.

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This will save data, pictures and settings to itunes. See what's included in this backup here: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1766
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Set up at least one contact and event on your computer to be able the merge your calendars and contacts after your device got wiped during the first sync.
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Restoring: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4620
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https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3141
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Bringing the contents from your backup, as RG suggested, will be the best option. If, however, you neglected to make backups, see this support article:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1848?viewlocale=en_US
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