Two phones, two libraries - share apps?

Hi,
I have a 3GS private phone which syncs to my home PC and have just been handed an iphone 4 for work.  I'd like to be able to get all my apps, music etc on both phones (particularly tomtom) - Is it best to move my home library to the work PC and sync both from the same library (not a problem with my employer) or is there a better way that means I can have two phones syncing on different pc's but both running the same apps?

Sure, on your work computer: Store>Authorize this Computer. Then, you can use your personal iPhone to transfer content to this computer. First disable auto-sync under iTunes>Preferences(under the edit menu if using Windows)>Devices>Prevent iPods/iPhones from syncing automatically. Then connect your 3GS...DO NOT SYNC...File>Transfer Purchases. Eject when finished. This will put all purchased content on your 3GS into the library of your work computer. Then, just sync it to your iPhone 4. Just make sure you are logged into the same iTunes account at work that you use at home.

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