Is authurizing a computer the same as icloud?

i got music from another laptop, and i wanted to transfer the music on to my laptop. but itunes asked i could authorize the other laptop. What does this mean? and if i do will all there songs automactically download on to my laptop?

No, it's not the same as iCloud. Authorizing will not automatically download anything. Anything purchased on someone else's Apple ID will not work on your Apple ID. Authorizing your computer will not fix that unless you use the other person's Apple ID.
Authorization
Macs: iTunes Store- About authorization and deauthorization.
Windows: How to Authorize or Deauthorize iTunes | PCWorld.
In iTunes you use the Authorize This Computer or De-authorize This Computer option under the Store menu in iTunes' menubar. For Windows use the ALT-S keys to access it. Or turn on Windows 7 and 8 iTunes menus: iTunes- Turning on iTunes menus in Windows 8 and 7.

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