Merging 2 libraries onto 1 Mac?

I have two Macs running separate iTunes libraries. The main one has all of my music (over 200 GB worth) and is used to sync my iPods and iPhone. I have a Macbook Pro that I use to sync my iPad to and I'd like to move the data over from that library to my main computer one.
I don't care if I lose the music because it's all on my main computer, but I don't want to lose all my iPad apps and settings. Is there a way I can easily move this over?
Thanks

Hey Tim,
If you want to move your iPad apps and settings to the other computer with a different library, just copy and drag into the iTunes app of the main computer, two different folders:
*iPad Apps location:* Music/iTunes Music/Mobile Applications
*iPad Backup file location:* Library/Application Support/MobileSync/Backup
The backup file, make sure to paste it on the same exact location on the main Mac.
Hope this helps!
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