Transfer iPhoto Library w/ Album info

Hello, I'm trying to transfer my iPhoto library from my desktop to my laptop w/ all the album info. I just want a duplicate the exact library so I have it on two computers. If I do a drag and drop of the iPhoto file (100 GB) on my laptop and open iPhoto will the numerous album info show up? I have 100 GB of photos and spent a lot of time catagorizing them.
Any info will help...thanks!

Copy the iPhot file from your Pictures folder on one computer into your laptop's Pictures folder.
Start iPhoto on your laptop and hold down OPTION key while starting it - it'll ask you to choose the library - navigate to your file and choose the library file. you are good to go!

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OK, I have an iMac G4 with iLife '06. I just got a new iMac G5 and I want to transfer my iPhoto library from the G4 to the G5 with all of my albums and folders. What is the best way to do it?

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