Multiple Itune Program accounts

I'm new to the ipod and iTunes.
Can itunes have multiple acounts within its progam for multiple users running it on one computer??
If I have 4 family members and we all have ipods, can itunes have separate accounts for each family member??
How is this done if it can be??
I have not downloaded itunes yet, I just want to get this clear before I do.
Thanks
Bob

You can each have your own iTunes account - this article has some info about how to do this http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1495

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