2 Mac's sharing the same itunes library?

2 Mac’s sharing the same itunes library?
I would like to use the same existing itunes music folder I have on a external drive, connected to one of my machines?
I can share without any problem the drive from my laptop and can share/view the other machines itunes music through itunes on my laptop, but can not set the music folder on my laptops Itunes to be the same as on the machine that the external drive is connected to.
I have heard and seen this operation before but how do I do it ?

You lost me on which machine is which and where the library is stored. If the library is on an external drive connected to Computer 1 and you want to access it on Computer 2 then:
1. Connect to computer 1 using the Finder on Computer 2 and mount the external drive
2. Open iTunes on Computer 2
3. Select iTunes -> Preferences
4. Select the Advanced tab
5. Select Change next to iTunes Music Folder Location
6. Navigate to the folder where the music is stored.
7. Quit iTunes
8. Open iTunes with the OPTION key held down.
9. When prompted navigate to the Library file on Computer 1.
That should do it. As always, back up the Library file before you start this process. I would also recommend you back it up regularly as if you have a network issue while accessing the library file remotely, it could corrupt it.

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yes
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correct
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