Best Way to Migrate from MBP iPhoto '09 to MBA iPhoto '11

Need to migrate wife's iPhoto '09 library from my MBP over to her new MBA which has iPhoto '11.
The iPhoto library seems larger than it should be given the number of photos and i understand this is because it retains the complete change history of each photo? Is there a function that automatically removes all but the final version of each photo?
Also, it is recommended that I uninstall iPhoto '11 and replace with iPhoto '09 (given some of the comments about '11 being buggy)?

Is there a function that automatically removes all but the final version of each photo?
No. Don't change anything in the iPhoto Library Folder via the Finder or any other application. iPhoto depends on the structure as well as the contents of this folder. Moving things, renaming things or otherwise making changes will prevent iPhoto from working and could even cause you to damage or lose your photos.
If you don't want this feature of iPhoto then the best advice is to use another app. This version control is hard-wired into iPhoto.
it is recommended that I uninstall iPhoto '11 and replace with iPhoto '09
To re-install iPhoto 09
1. Put the iPhoto.app in the trash (Drag it from your Applications Folder to the trash)
2. Using the Go Menu in FInder menu and select Go To Folder
In the resulting window type
/var/db/receipts/
A Finder window will open at that location. Remove any packages that have iPhoto in the name.
3. Re-install 09 from Installation Disk
To move an iPhoto Library to a new machine:
Link the two Macs together: there are several ways to do this: Wireless Network, Firewire Target Disk Mode, Ethernet, or even just copy the Library to an external HD and then on to the new machine...
But however you do choose to link the two machines...
Simply copy the iPhoto Library from the Pictures Folder on the old Machine to the Pictures Folder on the new Machine.
Then launch iPhoto. That's it.
This moves photos, events, albums, books, keywords, slideshows and everything else.
Regards
TD

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