Where to store music?

I apologize in advance because I'm a newbie (don't even have my MBP yet), but I'm switching from PC to Mac. I plan to use Windows at work, and Mac at home. Is there a way I can store my music on the computer so that I can play it from Windows or Mac OS?
MBP 15" - Intel Core 2 Duo Mac OS X (10.4.8)

I have not tried it but i would imagine in theory it would be ok BUT only if you partition the PC drive as FAT32 and not NTFS as that type of partition can be read by the mac it should read the itunes music folder if it is there. Leave the library folder where it should be (in the music folder) and relocate the itunes music folder telling itunes where it is in the prefrences. The only problem is the FAT 32 partition can only be 32Gb as a maximum size.

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Likewise, most digital purchases from Amazon (including auto-rip copies of purchased CDs) should be available from the Amazon Cloud and via the Amazon Music application - the same may be true of other commercial sources for digital downloads
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Where did my music go.

My computer crashed. I replaced the hadrdrive. I logged back into iTunes and behold all my music listings were there, however, there is an exclamation point prior to each song. And when I go to play the song a dialog box says it cannot play the song because it cant find the original song. iTunes summary says I have 922.62MB stored. Where is the music? How can I get the music from my IPod to the computer...........

*How can I get the music from my IPod to the computer...........*
If your iPod is set to update automatically you need to take care connecting to an empty iTunes. You can use a keyboard command to prevent your iPod auto-syncing with iTunes. While connecting the iPod to the computer on Windows with iTunes 7.3 or later installed hold down the Shift + Ctrl keys together. This will stop the iPod from auto-syncing with iTunes and the iPod will appear in the source list. Wait until you are sure the iPod has mounted, and that it will not auto sync and then you can let the keys go. This may take between 20 to 30 seconds depending on your computer: iTunes - Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows
When your iPod appears in the iTunes source list change the update setting to manual, that way you can continue to use your iPod without the risk of accidentally erasing it. Also when using most of the utilities listed below your iPod needs to be enabled for disc use, changing to manual update will do this by default: Managing content manually on iPod
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Wired News - Rescue Your Stranded Tunes
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TuneJack Windows Only (iPhone and iPod Touch compatible)
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SharePod Windows Only
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YamiPod Mac and Windows
Music Rescue Mac & Windows
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TouchCopy Mac & Windows (iPhone and iPod Touch compatible - Windows version only)
There's also a manual method of copying songs from your iPod to a Mac or PC. The procedure is a bit involved and won't recover playlists but if you're interested it's available on page 2 at this link: Copying Content from your iPod to your Computer - The Definitive Guide
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I just reformatted my puter and i chose to Store Tab in iTunes, then clicked Check for purchases.
I have over 100 Albums i bought before i reformatted it keeps saying i have all i bought... yet ther eis nothing.
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jello,
the replacement policy is very clear.
Here are some steps from reverse syncing
Use your iPod and iTunes 7
With iTunes 7 you can transfer iTunes Store purchases that are synced with your iPod to any authorized computer. Let's say from your home to your work computer. Here are the steps to "reverse sync" purchases from your iPod.
Make sure that you are using the latest version of iTunes 7 and iPod software.
Authorize your computer by choosing Authorize Computer from the Store menu in iTunes.
Attach your iPod to the computer that contains purchases.
From the File menu, choose Transfer Purchases from iPod.
You shouldn't have to hook up your iPod each time, once they've been transferred back.
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I got a problem, i resettet the ipod, downloaded the latest software for it and my iPod and installed it..
If i try to store music on it i get a message like this:
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in english:
The file XXXXX can not be imported. An unknown error has occured (-50)
its a great problem because the ipod is useless without music on it ^^
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hmmmm.
we could check to see if it's a problem with a subtly damaged library file.
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(that might have "global" effects like this.)
the experiment in order to check on that would be a bit involved, though.
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Using an iPad2 with Music Match, how can I store music on my iPad as well?
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I travel for a living and discovered on Thursday whilst on a plane that I no longer have music on my iPad and whilst on an international flight, there was no way of accessing "my iCloud" from within the real clouds!!"
I would like to be able to store music on my iPad for when I am offline, and still access my other music when I am online.
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Thank you so much for the response. This half sorts out my issue, as turning off Musicmatch means I can load music onto my iPad, but the minute I turn it back on to access my library whilst travelling I will lose what I have loaded as it comes up saying " all music will be erased".
I really apprecaite your time, so will just have to live with what I load. Seems weird that Apple wouldn't consider people want to listen to music on planes or in Non - wifi zones??
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