Can files and folders be shared between 2 or more user accounts on the same computer? If yes, how is this set up?

I want to have a second user account on my imac (OS 10.6) that can access folders and files in the first user's account and the reverse. I also want both users to have access to the same Safari and Firefox bookmarks.
Can this be done?

Sure, you just have to set the permissions to do so.

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camillafromchichester wrote:
The main itunes library is stored at users/shared/itunes
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Chris CA's instructions on sharing iTunes music libraries between multiple user accounts - http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=8973804
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My computer and iPhone has one itunes account.
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Sharing calendars between accounts on the same computer.

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Can you have 2 itunes accounts on the same computer?

can you have 2 itunes account on the same computer?

Yes, go to your Windows Control Panel and create another user,log into it, run iTunes and it's ready to rock and roll.
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Heck the best thing would be to File > Backup library to disk with a bunch of DVD-R's, therefore you get a backup in the process!
Good Luck

HT2534 can you have more than one itunes account on the same computer?

can you have more than one itunes account on the same computer?

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