One Master iTunes library

What I would like to do is maintain one master iTunes library on my home server.  Then, have each of my computers connect to it when they are home the way an iPod does.  This way, I can add songs to the computer or delete songs from the computer as needed without altering the master library.  Then I would have the music and movies that I need when I am away from home and save hard drive space on my laptops for other things by not carrying around un-needed media.
Is this possible?
Thanks,
Joe

I'm going to bump this one time to get some fresh eyes on it.  If it dies again, I'll let it go.  I was hoping that someone would at least jump in and say "yes, it can be done" or "no it can't."   If someone wanted to offer a why or a how, that would be even better.
Thanks,
Joe

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