How can I share iPhoto libraries across more than one computer?

I am trying to find a solution for multiple users accessing a single iPhoto library.
I want to have just one "master" library for my family, which we can all access via different computers.
I also want to apply the same principle of a "master" library for iTunes and iMovie, plus all our files/documents - see the original question here: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4940803.
Does anybody have any suggestions?
Thank you

iPhoto has never been designed as a shared network database. What you want to do is currently not supported, Jerry, sorry.
Some things to consider - assuming you are using the most recent iPhoto version:
iPhoto '11 will not allow to have the library be opened by more than one user at a time. It will lock the iPhoto library, if it is already in use.
The iPhoto library needs to be on a disk, that is formatted MacOS X Extended (Journaled), otherwise iPhoto will not open it. Most network volumes have a different formatting.
Network access is considerably slower than the access to a locally connected drive. You will have a noticable decrease in performance when working over the network. Editing the images will be no joy, if each and every access to the databases inside the library needs a network access.
Since iPhoto is not specified as a network database, there is no built-in protection against network drop-outs and transmission errors when doing database transactions. You will be risking to corrupt your iPhoto library.
Save sharing options would be:
Let the iPhoto library be managed by one user, but give read-access to your family members using the "Sharing" preferences. You can share all albums or selected albums on your local network for browsing.
Put your iPhoto library on a portable drive and let each family member use the drive in turn.
Use shared Photo Streams to share your photos.
This is Apple's recommendation on how to share a library:
iPhoto: Sharing libraries among multiple users
Regards
Léonie

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