My old computer crashed, with all my iTunes data on. What do I do?

Hi,
I have over 200 songs on my iPod, and I liked to import CD's to my iPod using my old computer, which crashed, meaning I can't transfer CD's to my iPod. I got iTunes on my netbook, and I also have a disc drive, so I tried to import my new CD from there to my iPod, but when I tried syncing the library (with my CD on now) it said "Are you sure you want to remove existing music, films, TV programs, books, and tones from this iPod and sync with this iTunes library?" But I don't want to remove ALL of my songs from my iPod, because I love music and I don't want to lose them forever...what do I do, I don't understand? How do I put my CD onto my iPod without removing any songs?
Thanks.

For non-Tune purchases you need a third-party program like one of those discussed here:
Recovering your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device: Apple Support Communities

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