Importing iPhoto library (will this affect iPhoto usage)?

Just started with Aperture. Am in the middle of a large project. Would like to start using Aperture. If I find it's too much learning curve, want to be sure I can just zip back and be using iPhoto to make sure this project gets done in a timely manner.
Would importing the iPhoto library into Aperture coz any problems with me JUST using iPhoto afterwards?
My iPhoto library on this project is 5.26 GB ... how long will it take Aperture to import the data? (This machine is a 2 X 2.66 GHz Dual-Core Intel Xeon.)
And. Does Aperture import all the original media from the iPhoto library, or just make links to the original media?
All ears,
Ben

No, this will not cause any problems. The two libraries are separated from each other and adjustments made in one library does not show up in the other.
Mind you though, if you have made the imported files "Referenced" and you want to delete some images in Aperture, then be sure to uncheck the "Move referenced files to trash".
Regards
Paul K

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