iPod recognition with two computers.

yes, im pretty sure that you can only use it on one computer

 

there are some really simple command line commands you can use (they are on the web if you search) that will allow you to transfer your entire music library to another computer. unfortunately, the cute apple interface as you know it will only work with one computer at a time, i think (itunes only) you should be able to mount the drive on another mac, i have

 

Re: iPod recognition with two computers.

try this one:

http://www.damsleth.com/ipod.asp

you can transfer your iPod content to another computer with this program.
It worked for me

 

If you have the computers networked, just mount the folder that has the music you want to transfer, then iTunes and iPod think it is local to that computer and will sync correctly. Kind of a shame they made it work that way, I bet many people have a portable as well as desktop Mac.