Using and iPod with 2 different computers

As a new iPod user, I am looking for some help!
Currently, I use iTunes and my iPod with an external hard disc, where my entire library is stored, and my laptop. Now, I would like to use this hard disc with a second computer as well.
Should I move "iTunes Library.itl" and "iTunes Music Library.xml" from "C" (my laptop's hard disc) to my external hard disc, and then chose the manual synchronisation between iTunes and iPod?
Thanks in advance for the advice!!!
Podwalker
  Windows XP Pro  

Hello podwalker,
Should I move "iTunes Library.itl" and "iTunes
Music Library.xml" from "C" (my laptop's hard disc)
to my external hard disc, and then chose the manual
synchronisation between iTunes and iPod?
Yes, I believe that would be the thing to do. Be sure
to set your manual syncronization for both
computers.
If you connect your iPod to a new computer (that now
would have iTunes on it), however, it may display
"this iPod is connected to another computer, would
you like to replace the content?". Be sure to click
on "NO", and not "yes".
-Kylene
Thanks iPodnano_1GB!
Does someone know if I have to create a folder "My music/iTunes" on my external disc and then copy "iTunes Library.itl" and "iTunes Music Library.xml" documents there? How can iTunes know that "iTunes Library.itl" and "iTunes Music Library.xml" are to be found at this new location?
Is there anything else I should know about this topic?
Podwalker

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