One Library, one mac, and 2 ipods

ok, so can someone PLEASE hlep me set this up. I've tried the instructions via apple and ended up with duped songs and missing songs, ones that are indicated by an exclamation point. what the **** is going on? i've read the many posts and can't seem to get this to work. Here's what I want to do:
1) share my entire library with other accounts on this mac.
2) allow users of this mac to update whatever songs they want on their iPod
3) allow them to burn cds
4) do NOT allow them to delete songs or playlists.
Can someone show me a tried and proven way to get this done?!

Question 1 - read this:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1202
Question 2:
Unless she has another user in Windows itself, this setup isn't going to work. If she wants her own library and not deal with any headaches, have her create a new user in Windows.

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