Two Users? Two Libraries, two everything?

Ok, recently I noticed I have a MAC and the main say library is computer name, in this case Music...
So, its MUSIC>Library>preferences, etc and that's where everything goes for the most part....
On the other hand there is also a generic LIBRARY, Pro Apps stuff and was wondering how I can just have the ONE account, not more than one.
Does this make sense?
Its as if some of the folders are duplicates.
Thanks!

musiccomposer,
Do not attempt to rearrange merge or combine the folders/libraries between your Macintosh Hard Drive or your User account.
The basic folders in a User Account will be:
Pictures
Library
Movies
Documents
Music
Desktop
Sites
Public
The basic folders in the Macintosh HD will be:
Applications
Users
System
Applications (Mac OS 9)
Documents
System Folder
Library
The Grand Tour: Introduction, and the links at the bottom of that page will help you get a handle on the OS X file structure.
Let us know what questions you have after reading that link.
;~)

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