IPhoto Database on shared HD linked to AEBS

Hi
When I put an iPhoto database on a shared HD (LaCie 320 GB) linked via AEBS, the response time of iPhoto is very very slow. I use Ethernet cables to connect, and it is still to slow. Mac os 10,4,10 - iPhoto 6 and iPhoto buddy to select the database. iMac dualcore 2 20" and PowerBook G4 17" Has anyone experience with such configuration ?
Thanks in advance for your replies.
Paul

Hi
When I put an iPhoto database on a shared HD (LaCie
320 GB) linked via AEBS, the response time of iPhoto
is very very slow. I use Ethernet cables to connect,
and it is still to slow. Mac os 10,4,10 - iPhoto 6
and iPhoto buddy to select the database. iMac
dualcore 2 20" and PowerBook G4 17" Has anyone
experience with such configuration ?
LOTS of people have.

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