How many copies of pictures does iPhoto '08 stores on hard drive?

I'm relatively new to Mac and completely new to iPhoto - have used Photoshop, etc, and Graphic Converter for quite some time. Upgraded to iPhoto'08 recently, and have a newbie question - how does iPhoto stores picture files? It seems that it creates at least 2 copies of every picture! And then there are thumbnails folder with same pics. This is insane! I have about 180 GB of pictures I wanted to import and catalogue in iPhoto, but now I have second thoughts cause I don't think I will have enough space to keep 3 copies of everything! Is there a way to tell iPhoto to just use pictures stored somewhere and not make copies for itself, and then another copy for something else? Please help, I realy like iPhotos' user interface, but need to make sure I'm not keeping 2 or more copies of every picture on my hard drive. Thanks!

You can use iPhoto in the alias mode but there are some caveats with that mode. Once a photo is imported into the library as an alias, the original source file cannot be moved or it will brake it's link to the alias in iPhoto. If the external HD is dismounted while working in iPhoto the database file, Library6.iPhoto can get corrupted and without a backup copy (see the tip at the end of my signature) you'll have to start over with a new library.
Do you Twango?
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto database file and keep it current. iPhoto doesn't have to be closed to use it, just idle. 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 written an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger), 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. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.

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