New iPod to replace existing iPod?

Just bought a new 5th gen 60GB iPod for my wife. She has been using the older 40GB iPod and has purchased a ton of music from the iPod (judging by my credit card statements, anyway). Is there anything specific that she needs to do to "de-authorize" the old iPod before she connects the new iPod? I couldn't find anything in the apple docs about upgrading your iPod, only upgrading your computer.
TIA

No.
Simply plug in the new one. No need to reload any software.
has purchased a ton of music from the iPod (judging by my credit card statements, anyway).
You mean the iTunes Music Store (iTMS).
You are making a backup of all the purchased songs, correct? (see below)
If your computer crashes, you lose the songs and would have to repurchase them.
How to back up your media in iTunes 5 or iTunes 6
Use a Smart Playlist to make regular backups of your music in iTunes

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