Moving iTunes from iPad to new iMac

help !!
how do I move my iTunes library from my iPad to my new iMac?
can't seem to get it to work.
thank you !!

check out this post by Zevoneer.
also, there are PhoneView and [iRip|http://thelittleappfactory.com/irip/?gclid=CMnaiefNwKQCFUODDgodgh4oMg].
additionally, check out the 1st post by *Chris CA* in [this|http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=12257908#12257908] discussion.

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iTunes: How to move [or copy] your music to a new computer [or another drive] - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4527
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