Can an iTunes library on a has device be shared by two mac computers?

I have an iTunes library on a has device and would like to share or use the library on two macs. Is this possible?

Additions to Niel's post:
Make sure both your computers are authorized with the iTunes Store to be able to play back all content.
Only one computer can open the library at a time.

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Same issue here. Just upgraded (?) from the previous version of Apple TV, to the new Apple TV2. Like others here, my main problems seem to be with unreliable streaming from iTunes 10 on my PowerMac (Quad G5, Leopard OSX).
My original AppleTV had no issues w/the wireless network, or synching w/my PowerMac.
The network connection from the ATV2 are fine, and have no issues accessing the Apple Store (for movies, TV shows), or accessing Netflix. The access to the internet from my ATV2 is quite robust.
My problems are with keeping a constant, reliable wireless connection to my PowerMac, via an Airport Extreme wireless router.
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You will need to keep the number of the tracks below 25K. One option is to delete tacks and remove from your library.
If you wish to keep the files in your itunes library, you can manage the itunes match library by creating a second blank library.
You create a second library by holding shift key and choose create new library from pop up box. The name of library usually defaults to itunes1 ( you can rename if you wish). The library will be completely blank until you sign into the iTunes Store and activate match. You will be asked to add this computer. Do so. Once match process is completed you will now see all music that has been matched, uploaded or purchased. Each track will have download icon and you will be able to stream music.
If you delete the track you will get a message telling that it has been deleted from the cloud and any associated devices that you use for streaming but it is important to note that the track has not been deleted from your hard drive.
To verify this log out of iTunes, relaunch holding option key and select original library from pop up. You library will be as before I.e total number in your library has not changed.
You should have iCloud status column added to song view - this tells you if tracks have been matched, uploaded, purchased, duplicate, ineligible and more importantly "removed". The tracks deleted from second library will have iCloud status as removed. Match will ignore this in future scans. Track is still available on your hard drive.
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