2 computers - setup One or Two Accounts

I have two computers (iMac & Airbook), when I created my user account on my second computer (the Airbook), I created a new user account with a slightly different account name. Then I enabled file sharing enabling both users access to documents on each of the machines. Now I am running into permission issues when I copy, modify, or move files/folders while connected over my home network to the other computer.
For example, I moved folders on my iMac while connected over the network from my Airbook, now when I go back to my iMac the folders are not permissioned for the iMac. Running Repair Disk Permissions from the disk utility doesn't fix this.
If I had setup the same exact user name/account on each of the machines have avoided these issues? By default I would like to access any file in my document folder on either of the computers regardless of which it was created or odified on.
thanks

Same here. This is toward the non-intuitive end of things. I'm sure it is obvious for those who have been around networking for a while.
Often the answer is out there someplace on Apple Support but I'm having trouble finding it.
I would like to know some of the basics of smart home networking.
Is it best to use the same or different user names when you set up accounts on different Macs on a network. If you do use the same name, do you run into permissions conflicts?
If you have to use different logins, what is the recommended way to share documents, iPhoto libraries, iTunes, etc. with yourself - - other than MobileMe?
What are the good example or recommended security and firewall settings to allow filesharing?
Appreciate any help you can offer.

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Now He wants another AD account. He test something and want to use two separate accounts.
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My wife and I want to share our new iMac, and I'd like some advice on how best to do this without messing things up.
We both have iOS devices to sync, and we both are using the same iTunes Store Account. However, we each have our own iCloud account. We each have our own email accounts, Hotmail accounts, and Yahoo accounts. We each have our own account for the iMac, which I assume you would need if you wanted to maintain two different sets of Mail accounts and two different Facetime "accounts," what to speak of different desktop customization options.
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You can share out both the iTunes library and the iPhoto Library in their respective preferences. However, the sharing account must have both iTunes and iPhoto running. You can keep the account running with those things open in the background using Fast User Switching. Enable that in the Users & Groups system prefs and then never log out, just switch to the login screen or the other account using the Fast User switching menu.
I haven't done much actual use in either, so I don't know what the limits are (like making a playlist out of the shared tracks, syncing with iPhone/iPod, etc). For iPhoto, all the photos are available, but if you want to edit one, you have to import a copy into your own library. Another option might be to not keep the media inside the Library, but store it in the /Users/Shared folder. Then, set up your Libraries to leave the content where it is (Preferences). However, I don't think you'd get the metadata for the iTunes music. I believe that is all stored within the iTunes Library.
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Hi to all,
can someone help me with this issue ?
I have to make this case:
creation of SD invoice - creation of accounting document - creation of another accounting document which derives from previous one.
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Did someone use something like this ?
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Hi,
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iPhone 4S, with all updates.
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Ensure that iMessage is turned on in Settings > Messages.
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Cant receive e-mails from one of two accounts set up o iphone

Recently returned from holiday where I connected to an open wifi network and now cannot connect to e-mail server on the main e-mail account on phone. From "settings" wi fi shows not connected and doesn't offer my own home wifi network but does offer a nearby secure one. Any advice?

This is a wi-fi network connection problem - not a problem with an email account.
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