New computer-putting songs on ipod from new pc

ok so i just got a new computer and i wanted to know if there was anyway..to put like the new 16 songs or so on my ipod with out ''deleting existing ipod files and replacing them with current songs''...so basically putting new songs on without getting rid of the old ones....any help is greatly appreciated....

hiya!
if you're going to be keeping both PCs, and managing the ipod from both of them, these resources might be helpful:
Using iPod with multiple computers
Managing songs manually on iPod
Copying music between authorized computers with iTunes for Windows
... but if you're more interested in moving all your music to the new PC, this Buegie post should be a helpful resource:
http://discussions.apple.com/click.jspa?searchID=-1&messageID=2231034
love, b

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Welcome to discussions, Andrew! This link from Scott Patrie should help you out.
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Welcome to Apple Discussions!
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