Sync itunes from Apple desktop to macBook Pro

I have my iTunes on my apple mac and wnat to sync it so i have it all on my laptop (a macbook pro) when i travel so i can sync my iPhone iwh tlaptop as well as desk top.
Can it be done? and if so, how?

Well...basically you need to copy the iTunes Music folder with the original library and transfer it to the other computer. You could do this via a firewire cable hooked to the two computers (and probably the fastest way), or you could use an external drive or thumbdrive, depending on the size of your library. The most inefficient way would be to backup your library to disc and then import the files to the second computer.
Post back if you need help with one of these methods.

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