ITunes library on one computer accessed by several

Hi
can a iTunes library be kept on one mac, be accessed by three other macs and respond immediately?
The systems would be hardwired. The various macs would be using only iTunes and Traktor only.
The router would be a Netgear 4 port +wireless with a small 6 port hub feeding off of it.
I have a dual 450 running 10.4, a mini running 10.5, a 733 Quicksilver, and a 1ghz lamp base iMac. Would the dual 450 be a good choice to keep the library on?
Would you need to run this as a separate small network. There are 5 other office macs/printers sharing the dsl and router.
How would you set it up?
Thanks
Enio

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