Sharing Music w/ Family - How do unlock purchased music?

We have 3 computers and I would like to put songs on that my family members have purchased. I have figured out that I can back it up and then authorize my computer with their apple account. However I know that you are only allowed to authorise 5 computers on one account. Is there a way to unlock this music so that I do not use up aurthorization when we share music? If not, what happens when we exceed 5 computers - say we upgrade our computers? Will the deauthrization open account for new computers?

You can "share" your music with up to four other computers--by authorizing them (and having some sort of wireless network so the computers can "see" your library).
However, when you're sharing--the non-host computer can only listen to the music--you can't manipulate it in any way (i.e. make playlists, see coverflow view, delete songs, load iPods, etc.).
To download music, you need to have the account password. Does everyone in your family know the password? If so, make a rule that all music has to be downloaded on the main computer--so it gets filed in the central library! If not, don't worry--others will be able to listen--but they won't be able to buy!

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