Question about Ipod Setup On New Computer

Hi, the laptop that i had itunes on and stored all my music/playlists crashed, so i was thinking about setting up my ipod on another new computer. If I set it up and connect the ipod again, what will happen to my music library stored on my ipod. Will it be transfered to the new itunes on the new computer, or will the new itunes simply clear my ipod of all the songs that i have previousaly collected? thanks in advance

Welcome to Apple Discussions.
By default the new installation of iTunes will clear your iPod of all the songs. It seems to me you will need to get the songs on your iPod to your new computer.
Check this: MacMuse, "Computer Crashed" #4, 11:49pm Feb 7, 2005 CDT

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