Work computer to Ipod to Home computer?

Hate to be an idjut, but I downloaded all my stuff on my computer at work to my Ipod, bought a new computer today, and want to transfer from my Ipod to my new computer, I just wiped out everything on the Ipod trying it but I can get it all back at work, what's the easy way?
thanks

i think the easiest way would be to create a playlist on the computer that you want to take your library from....and transfer your entire library to that playlist. next go to edit and choose preferences. than click on the advanced tab, and then the burning settings. change the burn format to data cd and burn the playlist with your whole library. each disc will hold anywhere from 130 to 150 songs at a time. do this until the library is burnt. it might be helpful to number the discs when burning. then take to the new computer with itunes and import the entire disc one by one. when you are done just hook up the ipod and tell it you want to make that the library for that ipod and youre done....ps you may have to authorize the new computer for purchased itunes music and you may want to change the burn setting back to audio cd when done

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I guess that would be where my problem lies. I do not have a back-up copy anywhere, the only thing I have is my Nano. Am I screwed?
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You may be able to buy software that will allow you to get the other music, but this is not supported by Apple.
It is very important to always maintain a backup copy of computer (files/docs/pics/music/contact/calendars/etc).
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Bree,
If I understand your question, you want to play you iPod's music through iTunes on a different computer.
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