Automatic file updates across network

I have an iMac and an iBook that are networked wirelessly through an airport base station. When I change a document on one computer is there a way for it to automatically update on the other when I'm connected on my personal network? It's a lot of extra work right now to copy everything twice. There must be an easier solution

Sounds like you need some kind of document management system that requires users to check documents in and out, and won't let multiple users work on a particular file at a time. Most of the ones I'm familiar with (and I'm only remotely familiar with them) are version control programs designed for controlling access to programming code. I'm not sure what kind of options there are for less technical users.
Another option would be to use [Google Docs|http://docs.google.com> for your documents. Google Docs is a web-based replacement for your normal word processor and spreadsheet apps, and is designed with sharing in mind.
Thomas Reed

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Slightly worrying file sharing problem has occurred since upgrading our networked Macs to Leopard (10.5.x and 10.6.2 as appropriate) after a new iMac was installed.
We have a host system (iMac G5) which has an external HD connected where all our documents are stored. Also on the same network are 2 more iMacs and an iBook G4. Everyone needs access to all the documents, we're an interior design company and share spreadsheets, WP Docs and FileMaker databases. Obviously, the databases aren't a problem.
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Sounds like you need some kind of document management system that requires users to check documents in and out, and won't let multiple users work on a particular file at a time. Most of the ones I'm familiar with (and I'm only remotely familiar with them) are version control programs designed for controlling access to programming code. I'm not sure what kind of options there are for less technical users.
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right then, as it looks like I'm talking to myself....
I have just wiped clean the Macbook Pro.
I installed Leopard from scratch, then installed Office 2008.
Logged back onto the network share, and the read-only error came up again, ONLY in Excel.
bugger.
Did the same thing with my Macbook and all is fine.
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I then copied the file to another Mac on the network.
mmmm, opens fine.
what's the difference....
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right then, as it looks like I'm talking to myself....
I have just wiped clean the Macbook Pro.
I installed Leopard from scratch, then installed Office 2008.
Logged back onto the network share, and the read-only error came up again, ONLY in Excel.
bugger.
Did the same thing with my Macbook and all is fine.
Copy the file to the local hard drive, opens ok.
I then copied the file to another Mac on the network.
mmmm, opens fine.
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the machine which hosts all the data is running 10.3.9
could this be the problem.
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http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/512/cpsid_51260.html

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