Missing Songs Using Itunes 7 Backup/Restore Feature

Using iTunes 7 for Windows Backup feature (File->Backup to Disc...) I backed up my entire iTunes library to DVDs. I then used the "restore" feature to duplicate my library on a second computer. iTunes said it completely "restored" my library, but I have noticed that a number of songs/artists are not on the second computer but in my orginial library. So my question(s) is had anyone else found iTunes not backing up all their files and if so found a solution for it other than manually backing them up. I can't think of a reason iTunes would backup only 80% of my songs but think it did all of them. The first songs I noticed missing from the backup was the "compliations" folder.

Well your first question. Yes it backs up all info.
Second, yes you can use it to restore a mac also.
I believe it will restore to whatever you have your music folder set to in preferences.
When i backed up my music, my podcasts were all where they should be. I think your podcast subscriptions are saved to your account when u subscribe. Hope that answers your questions

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