Using another computer for itunes

I am currently staying at my parents whilst my husband is overseas. I want to use my iPod on my Mother's computer but I'm unable to get the music to play. When I plug my iPod in I can see my music but it's not highlighted. Am I able to play on iPod on someone else's computer???
I look forward to your rely.
Many thanks
Donna

If you switch the iPod from one of the auto sync modes to Manually Manage (a check box on the main summary page for the iPod when plugged into iTunes) you can now play tunes directly out of the iPod via the iTunes interface.
Cheers,
Patrick

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