Trouble syncing iPod w/ another computer

When I plug my iPod into my home computer, it tells me the iPod is synced with another iTunes library (from my laptop). The first time it said this, it gave the option to sync my home iTunes library without erasing the songs already on my iPod (from my laptop iTunes library). I didn't have time to mess with it, so I just hit Cancel. Now it only gives the option of "Erase and Sync" (erasing everything on the iPod and replacing it with my home iTunes library).
How do I sync my home iTunes library onto my iPod without erasing the songs already on the iPod? Thanks for the help!
  Windows XP  

You need to connect to your home itunes and change the setting to manual rather than auto synch. so the next time you plug into your home computer it will not erase the stuff from your lap top. If you want something really good go on ebay and search ipod software. can't really mention it on here but if you look carefully you will find something that will help you out a lot. hint hint

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