Using two computers and one ipod

Hi,
I currently have itunes on my windows xp desktop and now on my windows vista laptop. I would like to be able to plug in my ipod and use it as normal on both computers - is there a way to do this? Why does the ipod not work as a normal plug and play device as many other smaller memory mp3 players?
Thanks,
Laura

You can manually manage music (depending on the ipod model):
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1351

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