Sync ipod touch to a new computer without deleting apps

Hi,
I have a 1st gen itouch. It was synced with the family computer, but I got a my own laptop. When I try to sync it, it says that I will need to erase it. Can I do this without losing my apps and data? Both computers are authorized on the same itunes account.

First tansfer iTunes purchases to your computer:
iTunes Store: Transferring purchases from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to a computer
Then copy the iPod backup file from the family computer to yur computer.  For its location see:
iPhone and iPod touch: About backups
Then connect the iPod to your computer and restore the iPod from the backup that you just copied to your computer.

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