Best way to network Iphoto

W#hat is the best way to network iphoto so that multiple libaries stay uptodatde and runn off the one coppy of photos.
I have a macmini as a file server and need to keep multiple libaries working on diffrent 9mac.

There is no way you can "sync" multiple libraries with a backup/syncing program. IMO the optimal way would be to have all of your Macs run the same library located on an external HD connected to the Mac Mini. Or you could partition the Mini's HD and have one partition for the library with the ownership set to be ignorned on it. However as Terence pointed out iPhoto is not a multi user application so only one user could use the library at a time. However, that would not prevent the other users from perusing the photos with an application likeiMedia Browser.
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto (iPhoto.Library for iPhoto 5 and earlier) database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
I've created an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger or later), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. It's compatible with iPhoto 6 and 7 libraries and Tiger and Leopard. iPhoto does not have to be closed to run the application, just idle. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.≤br>
Note: There now an Automator backup application for iPhoto 5 that will work with Tiger or Leopard.

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I guess the iPhoto is only for people with 5,000 of personal photos.
Or even 200,000, but they can't use this app everyday.
I'm not talk about working as a photographer. They use Aperture.
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It would be better an iPhoto organizing photos by words like when iTunes browse his music.
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