Two users, two ipods, one iTunes  ??

My brother installed iTunes with his ipod nano. Then I got an ipod nano. I now keep getting the message "There is another user currently using itunes. we are unable to connect to your ipod. please tell them to log out before you can proceed" or something along those lines.
Does this mean we cant use iTunes on the same computer? I am so confused, I dont know **** about computers and I dont understand what is going on..
Can anyone help me?

Hello lechatmiaule,
Welcome to Apple Discussions.
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