Why do i have to erase my misic pics an games just for itune to sync my ipod

why do i have to erase all my stuff off my ipod to use a different computer just for itunes to sync? an is there a way i can save everything so i dont lose it all?

This isn't a podcasting question: the best place to ask would be in the iTunes Forum for Mac or the iTunes Forum for Windows as appropriate.

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