Share Music across multiple iPods

Both my wife and I have iPods.
Is it possible to store music in one location and access/manage it with both iPods?

hi Tim!
yes it is. these resources might help with that:
Natalie Beresford: multiple iPod/iTunes installations
How to use multiple iPods with one computer
iTunes: How to share music between different accounts on a single computer
love, b

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iGadget Windows Only
iDump Windows Only
iRepo Windows Only
iPodRip Mac & Windows
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Music Rescue Mac & Windows
iPodCopy Mac and Windows Versions
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You should be able to simply connect the second iPod - it will ask you if you want to associate the new iPod with the current iTunes library. Click yes and it will load the iTunes library onto the iPod (overwriting any music that may already be on that iPod).
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