Running out of HD space but my shopping cart is still full...

I am horribly cripplingly addicted to the TV shows on the iTMS but am running out of HD space so I'm looking for solutions. I know there is a script out there that will let me create multiple iTunes libraries in seperate locations including external drives so I may do that, but I'm looking for suggestions anyway.
Anyone have any?
PowerBook G4   Mac OS X (10.4.5)  

If I do that my library would from then on be split between the old and new locations, right?
Right. By changing the 'iTunes Music folder location', you're just telling iTunes where to store the next ripped CD and purchased music. The locations of the songs already in your library, is stored in the 'iTunes Library' file (info here).
Is it possible to move my entire library to that external drive?
Yes, many users (including me) have done that already. This article tells you the necessary steps to do:
iTunes: Moving your iTunes Music folder
Would there be any disadvantages to doing so?
The only disadvantage I can think of, is that the 'iTunes Music folder location' resets if you don't have the drive attached and run iTunes.
You have to set it manually to the EHD again after attaching the EHD.
M
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