Move/convert Windows Media to iTunes

Hello -
I was given a new ipod (5th gen) yesterday and I would like to start moving/converting my extensive music collection from Windows Media to iTunes.  I found the "Add Folder/File to Library" and was able to start being able to play music in iTunes and on my iPod.
I guess I want to make sure that I am heading in the right direction. I still have another MP3 player that I use when i run and i would like to still be able to sync with Windows Media for that non-apple device.  Also, I don't want to have redundant music file...and that doesn't seem to be the case.  But just wondering.
Thanks for any suggestions or direction.
- chill

Import the music into your iTunes library. For instructions go to iTunes>Help>iTunes Help>Import.
iTunes will convert the format into a format compatible with the iPod.
If you go to iTunes>Preferences>Advanced and do not check the box that says copy files to to iTunes media folder then I think with will not copy the windows media file to the iTunes library but there will be a copy of the iPod compatible file in the iTunes library.

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