Multiple Mac computers and iOS devices

We're now a 100% apple household with 3 computers running OS X Lion, 3 iPhones and an iPad all on iOS 5.
ALL of our files (music, movies, photos) are on one of the computers and I'm wondering how this is going to work with the other 2 Mac computers. Let's say I transfer pictures from my digital camera via computer #1, will iCloud automatically push the photos to computer #2 and #3? All 3 computers will be using the same apple ID, so will iPhoto have the exact same library on all 3 computers? If I burn a CD into itunes will it show up on all 3 computers? Safari bookmarks, etc? Basically, I want all 3 computers to look the exact same. I can figure out the iPhones and iPad, but the last thing I want is 3 separate iPhoto libraries all with different pictures, itunes songs scattered among computers, etc
Also, I have computer #1 backed up with Time Machine via an external 500GB Seagate hard drive. Will I have to back up each computer separately? Would I be better off with a Time Capsule rather than this option?
Sorry for all the questions, but I just wanna make sure I do this right.

wasupdu wrote:
Will I have to back up each computer separately?
Yes.
Would I be better off with a Time Capsule rather than this option?
That depends on what sort of Macs you have, your setup, and (of course) your budget. See #33 in Time Machine - Frequently Asked Questions.

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