Syncing folders between 2 macs

Peace be onto you dudes....
I've fairly new to macs ( just recently switched over form using a PC over 10 years) and I recently purchased a new Macbook Pro, and i already have a Imac at home thats connected to a firewire 800 1TB HD used partly for time machine backups. What is the best way to keep files syncronized on both the iMac and the macpro? Say have the directories documents always be in sync on both computers, meaning any photos i add on the iMac would automaticly appear on the laptop and in iPhoto? files would act the same way etc.
I know about folder sharing the iMac does show up in the finder, and i can login as admin and access all files on there and vice versa, but i want something easier, and automatic (if there is such a thing) just between these 2 macs.
Thanks for your imput

Hi lukegt
Welcome to the world of happy Mac users, and glad to hear you switched.
You've got a host of different options open to you in regards to sharing files, or syncing files.
It really depends on which preference you have. I'll doubt I can even scrape the tip of the iceberg... but here goes:
First, my personal suggestion is to get a second drive for your files. As a matter of preference, I wouldn't want my important files on the same drive that I'm backing up on. It kinda defeats the purpose. If the backup drive fails... all is lost in your case (back up and originals).
To begin to point you in the direction of your answer...
You can either network a hard drive (via Ethernet, or wirelessly via Airport Extreme or Time Portal), or you can use a file sync program like CrushSync (see downloads section of Apple.com page) to integrate your data.
If you're really savvy, you can begin to delve into Automator actions...
If you opt to network a drive, you'll be working in the actual file.
If you opt to sync, you'll be working on remote copy of the file and syncing it later.
Best wishes and happy hunting. With the gurus perusing these boards, you're bound to find an answer you can use.
-Bobby

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