Songs will not copy to iPod - authorization issue?

My apologies first if this topic has been covered already.
I just bought a shiny new 5Gen iPod and I need to load it up. Problem: any songs/videos I have purchased through the ITMS previously (with old iPod) will not copy to the new iPod.
Is this an authorization issue? How do I correct this? AND if I get the new iPod authorized correctly, does this mean I can no longer transfer stuff onto the old one?
How do any of you with more than one iPod handle this?
Please and thank you!
Powerbook G4 Titanium Mac OS X (10.4.2)

There are a few things you can do if this happens. Here are the first steps...
Have you played the songs in iTunes for a few seconds? This will authorize them. Now sync your iPod. Do they play?
If not, make sure everything is up to date on your computer...
iTunes
iPod Updater
If that doesn't work, in iTunes, go to advanced-->deauthorize computer. Now play the songs in iTunes. It will ask for your account information (from the iTunes Music Store). Enter that. Now play a few purchased songs for a few seconds. Sync your iPod. Do the songs work now?
If they don't, please post back for more suggestions.
btabz

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