My computer crashed -- how do I restore my library

My computer crashed and when we rebooted it lost all past libraries. I now have a problem with my mini that may require warranty replacement. Is there any way to download my library off the mini to my computer so that I can easily restore it to the new mini I'm likely to get from the warranty repair??

These links will give you
i several
methods of recovering whatever songs remain on your iPod; some free, some third-party software, some more comprehensive for restoring playlists, ratings, counts, etc. Read them and their associated links before deciding on a strategy that works for you. There are various third-party software programs that will offer a more robust process, or an easier GUI. Do a Google search if the links below leave you wanting.
How to import songs from your iPod to iTunes
Use the iPod in its alter ego - that of portable computer disk drive
Copying music from iPod to computer
Copying Songs from Your iPod to a Mac or PC
iPodRip Software
After recovering your song files, consider developing a backup strategy for just this type of situation. Below are some very good threads to read on the subject:
Buegie, "Backing-up iTunes Files" #2, 11:48pm Jul 29, 2005 CDT
StarDeb55, "Backing up music Please Help" #1, 10:04pm Jun 24, 2005 CDT
Buegie, "Can I backup my library?" #2, 05:21pm Aug 7, 2005 CDT

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