Sync-ing 2 photo libraries

When I got my new G-5 desktop, I transferred my photo library, along with everything else. Since then, I have downloaded photos from my camera to both locations independently. In other words, I had downloaded some locally taken pics to my G-5, but NOT the iBook, but then downloaded to my iBook while I was on vacation (and not my G-5). My question is, since iPhoto gives each pic a unique handle, won't there now be pics on both libraries that have the same handle? And what happens if I try to sync them now?
Thanks much for any help with this.
Karin

They are similar and at the same time different. They both allow you to move between iPhoto libraries with ease. That's where the similarities end. iPhoto Library Manager's full version will allow you to copy individual photos, rolls or albums from one library to another and retain the keyword, and other meta data information. With it you can merge one library with another.
iPhoto Buddy cannot do that but it does allow you to password protect a library.
I started out with iPB and am still using it. iPLM just recently added those copying capabilities and has found the interest of a lot of users. So it depends on whether you need copying capability or just be able to jump from one to another.
Synk was an application I found sometime ago and got to like it. There's a freeware, SilverKeeper, from LaCie that is good also. There's a number of commercial, shareware and freeware apps out there you can choose from.
I've recommended in the past a way to split up your library into smaller segments by making a copy of your current library, opening it and deleting all but the photos you want in that one. Then make another copy of the original and do the same. When you're satisfied you have all the photos safely in new libraries you can delete the original.
For future consideration and reference I offer: A Tale of Woe and a Lesson to be Learned
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