Automatically adding files to 2nd computer over a network

Maybe one of you very clever experts can help me out here.
2 Macs 1 itunes library . . .
My iTunes folder is stored in an extrernal HD connected to my desktop.
On my notebook I pointed my iTunes folder location to my desktop's external HD's iTunes Music folder over a network. This way I can control and copy my music from both computers.
My problem is that I add new music everyday which means I have to manually add music files everyday to my notebook.
Any way to automatcially add the new music files from my desktop's external HD to my notebook over the network? I just want to add the files not import the songs.
Anyone know the answer to this question would be a great help.
Thanks,
OP

What I do is similar to yours - the actual music library is on an HD attached to a mac mini and I have my powerbook pointed to it. If I add music, the music files will be added to this library - whether they are added through the powerbook or the mini.
However, the reference to the files - the 'iTunes Library' & iTunes Music Library.xml files - is on both machines individually does need to be up-to-date on them both.
So, when you have added music, you need to ensure that you copy these files to the other machine. (To clarify, if you add music via the laptop, copy the files to the desktop - and vice-versa.)

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