New computer.. how do i transfer my iPod songs etc. on to it?

My computer recently broke and will not turn on. This was the computer that had allll my iTunes and whatnot on it. We now have this laptop, which i would like to be where i put my iTunes now. My question is; If i simply download iTunes on this computer, and plug in my iPod touch (the older one-not the new one), will everything that is on my iPod now sync over to this laptop? People have mentioned that i may need to also download some sort of a backup transferring program to make sure i don't loose any of my music. Is this true?
I would really like to get this figured out asap.. its time for new music on my ipod
ANY comments are greatly appreciated! Thanks!

You need to use your backup copy of your computer to move everything to the new one.
The music sync is one way - computer to ipod. The only exception is itunes purchases.
If for some reason you have failed to maintain a backup of your computer ( not good), then you can transfer itunes purchases from the ipod: Without syncing: File>Transfer Purchases
If you sync contacts/calendars to a blank computer, then those will be erased as well.
If you have failed to backup you computer, then you can enter one uniques contact and calendar entry on your computer and you should get the option to merge.
it is very important to always maintain a backup copy of your computer.

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