Synch using a new computer

I had my Ipod synched with my Windows PC until last year, no problem, I had over 800 songs. I then bought a MacBook Pro and continued buying songs on Itunes and making a new library using my Mac, but never hooking my Ipod up to the Mac. But now, if I sync my Ipod to my Mac, will I lose all the 800 songs on my Ipod? Thanks so much for your help folks. Best wishes Dan.

sorry that roaminggnome's answer wasn't helpful.  I am having the same issue.  Apple doesn't make the transfer of files from a Window PC easier.

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