Transfering songs

i just purchased a new computer and there are no songs stored in the itunes library. All of the songs are still on my old computer. The new itunes keeps telling me that i must sync my ipod to the new system.
does anyone know how to get the songs from my ipod onto the new itunes?

The easiest way is to copy the My Music folder from the old PC to an external hard drive, and then from the drive to the new computer. (While you are at it, copy any documents, photos, etc that you want to have on the new PC.) When you have your iTunes library on the new PC, then you can start syncing the iPod.
It is also possible, with the help of 3rd party software, to move songs from the iPod to the new PC, but IMHO not as easy.

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    2. You can either Manually manage selected songs from the library or Sync all.
    You can delete the songs in the Other section, by going into diskmode, use Finder and delete the 14K songs.
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    Try:
    iTunes: Finding lost media and downloads
    iTunes: How to re-create your iTunes library and playlists
    Next try:
    Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store
    Also:
    Recovering your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device: Apple Support Communities

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