Using Ipod between work and home computers

I recently got an Ipod and a new laptop. I synced it with my computer at work to put all the music on the Ipod, and now I'd like to set up my Ipod on my new home computer. When I open ITunes, it says something about resetting the ipod to use this library (on my home computer). I don't want to lose all the info on my ipod.
Is there a way to use both my work computer and my personal computer and set them both up for my Ipod?

If you have Windows, your best bet is either using the 14-day trial of CopyPod or trying PodPlayer. I have heard good things about the latter, so I would just try CopyPod then delete/uninstall it when you are finished. For Macs, Senuti is the best.

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