iTunes & iPod question? Answer only if you know.........?

Question

Ok i got iTunes and about 5,000 songs in my iTunes libary.I got an iPod Video and put my libary in my iPod. Here is the question: Can i erase my iTunes libary and still add on songs without needing the music thats already on my iPod. Cause its like plugging my iPod into a empty libary will my music be gone from my iPod, will i lose it all? Explain to me please!! Answers only cause i will just report abuse if your not sure or a stupid answer.

Answer 1

Manually manage music: You can also choose to transfer music to iPod manually. This allows you to drag and drop individual songs and playlists from iTunes to iPod. You can find this option by accessing the Summary tab of the iPod settings.

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61148

Answer 2

sorry but if you erase your libary from itunes, then itunes will have nothing to sync with your ipod and all your music will be gone, you must have your music into your hard drive, so the songs can be transfered or updated into your ipod