New computer, new iTunes?

I bought a new computer recently. I currently have iTunes 6.0.5.20 on my laptop, but I want to move it to my new system. The problem I suspect is that the CD that came with my 30G iPod is likely an older version (of 6.0, but still, older).
If I install iTunes off the CD onto my new computer, will I be able to update it to the same release as on my laptop? Or will I be forced to upgrade to iTunes 7.0.1?
Do I want to upgrade to iTunes 7.0.1, even?
Thanks.
(FYI: Win XP Media (on HP), 30GB iPod, only updating music - no photos/videos)
Windows XP Pro

Here's a link to older versions of iTunes, just firgure out which one you want, and download. You don't need the CD. http://www.oldapps.com/itunes.htm

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