Is it possible to share an iTunes library on 2 Macs with 10.5 & 10.6?

I use Dropbox to sync my iTunes library between my MacBook Pro and iMac and I'm thinking of upgrading my iMac to Snow Leopard and leaving the MBP on Leopard for a bit.
Will this work? Or, am I foolish for even thinking about this?
The MPB is a work computer so I have to convince my PC tech department that the upgrade to 10.6 is necessary but I'm sick of waiting to upgrade my home computer.
Thanks for any replies and I did extensively search for this problem both in this forum and the wider internet,
Chris

I had the same question some time ago. Perhaps you can modify the suggestion given to me to meet your needs? Here's the thread:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=342589&tstart=0

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iTunes cannot, no.
See this -> syncotunes.

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Hi davidforner!
I have an article here that I believe can help you accomplish your goals. That article can be found here:
iTunes: How to move your music to a new computer
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4527
You can also use this article to learn more about switching from a PC to a Mac and getting your information onto the new computer:
Apple - Support - Mac Basics
http://www.apple.com/support/macbasics/
Take care, and thanks for visiting the Apple Support Communities.
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