Hello, I did it by, after registering both computers, copying my iTunes library folders and placing them in both computers. It worked well for the two weeks that I had two computers.
David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: [email protected] Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone On 04/05/2012, at 3:16, "Carol Pearson" <[email protected]> wrote: > Oh, I thought some had a technique to use whichever computer they wished; but > I won't risk anything and getting into a bigger mess unless someone knows how > it's really done. > > Thanks for your input which is much appreciated. > > -- > Carol P > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Raul A. Gallegos" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2012 11:33 AM > Subject: Re: ITUNES QUESTIONS > > >> Hi, if you are trying to have 2 computers so you can sync your phone from >> either one, I don't think it will be possible. Apple allows you to register, >> I think, up to 5 devices. So when you install iTunes and activate the second >> computer, it will be seen as another library. The iPhone can only be synced >> with 1 library. Now, on the other hand, if you just want iTunes on the >> second computer for listening to music directly on that computer, it's >> possible just as long as you still only sync your phone to and from the >> original computer. This is how I understand your question. >> >> >> -- >> Raul A. Gallegos >> If your wife wants to learn to drive, don't stand in her way. >> Home Page: http://raulgallegos.com >> Twitter: https://twitter.com/rau47 >> Facebook: http://facebook.com/rgallegos74 >> >> On 5/3/2012 12:26 AM, Carol Pearson wrote: >>> Hi all, >>> >>> Just when I think I'm getting the hang of ITunes, well, um, perhaps I'm >>> not! Anyone else feel the same? <Smiles> >>> >>> Anyway, a couple of questions for those of you who at least who have got >>> to grips with it and feel able to give these a shot! >>> >>> 1) I've installed ITunes on a second computer and want to import all >>> contents of my current ITunes so as to be able to swap freely between >>> computers. I seem to remember you can copy all the contents of the >>> ITunes folder structure and replace on the second computer; but does >>> this really work so simply or do I need to be careful which files I take >>> across? >>> >>> 2) My ITunes seems to be behaving rather erratically about ejecting my >>> iPod and/or phone after use. (I do ensure that sync is complete before I >>> attempt to eject.) Would it help to rename them in a certain way, or is >>> there anything else I can do?? At present one is named as iPod and the >>> other as Phone. >>> >>> 3) What's the easiest way to work on a group of songs and select them >>> when they're not necessarily next to each other? >>> >>> Finally, here's a suggestion or two: >>> >>> I know some really hate ITunes and, at the very least, others of us >>> struggle to get to grips with it. Jonathan's podcasts of course were >>> excellent but I personally would like perhaps shorter tuition type >>> podcasts, dealing only with a task or two in each session, with >>> repetition if needed and a second/third walk through of that task so >>> that you can practice along as you listen. If anyone feels able to do >>> more podcasts on ITunes for those of us who find it more difficult to >>> work with the programme, I for one would very much appreciate this. >>> >>> Finally, I am working hard to try to learn more in this area and, for >>> example, have been getting to grips with the various shortcut keys >>> available which certainly do speed things up. I would recommend that any >>> beginner tries to look at the Help for this programme. (Why didn't I >>> really stick at it at the beginning,I ask myself!) >>> >>> -- >>> Carol P >>> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google >> Group. >> To search the VIPhone public archive, visit >> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected]. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google > Group. > To search the VIPhone public archive, visit > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en.
