Shared Lib and iPod Synch

Greetings!
I have an install of iTunes on my office machine which I use to synch my Apple TV and iPod. Unfortunatly, the office machine has issues and frequently losses connection to Apple TV which is annoying.
So, I figured I'd move the library to a new dedicated machine. Looks like that wont be a problem, but as this machine will be tucked away in a closet, I'm wondering if I'll still be able to synch my iPod from the office machine even if the library is maintained on the new dedicated machine?
Also, if I continue to use the office machine to browse the store and purchase, will the files be placed within the library on the new machine auto-magically?
Hope that makes sense... Thanks!

+I'm wondering if I'll still be able to synch my iPod from the office machine even if the library is maintained on the new dedicated machine?+
It will work OK if you set it up correctly. This CNET video tells how.
http://cnettv.cnet.com/sync-your-ipod-two-computers/9742-1_53-50004835.html
+Also, if I continue to use the office machine to browse the store and purchase, will the files be placed within the library on the new machine auto-magically?+
No. You'll have to copy the files over to the new machine. There is only ONE download from the itunes store for music & video. It's a good idea to have backups, in case either machine's hard drive fails. Copying the files to the new machine will take care of having a back up.
Is the new PC physically near the office machine?
What I'm getting at is, whether they are on the same computer network or not. I have no idea if you are talking about a home office in your house, or a closet in your house, or a closet in an office building where you go to work.

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