Sync iPhone with Work and home computers

I have a new iPhone 3GS. I have set it up to sync with my calendar and contacts at work but because I am not able to load music on my work computer I want to load my music via iTunes on my home computer.
Can I sync calendar and contacts from one PC and music from another?

yes, you can do this, however, i am not 100% sure how it's done. if you look through the forum, you'll find other posters who had this question.
i am pretty sure you have to turn on manually manage stuff on your work system, but again, look through the forum and you'll find an answer.

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