Multiple ipods with 1 itunes account

I have a 30gb iPod that I have for a couple years and use it with itunes.
I just purchased a iPod shuffle and want to use the same itunes account to put the same music on my iPod shuffle.
Can i do this?
When I connect the iPod shuffle, it says it needs to be upgraded but I dont want to do anything to mess up itunes.
Thanks for your help!

Yes, you can sync as many iPods as you want. I sync between two and four, depending on what I'm using my various iPods for (yes, it's an addiction...). iTunes will recognize each device as unique.
It sounds as if iTunes is telling you that the software on the Shuffle needs to be updated. That shouldn't affect iTunes in any way. If iTunes is telling you that iTunes needs to be updated, it still shouldn't be a problem. However, before upgrading any programs it is always wise to have a full back up of your data files.
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