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Kevy Baby · 03-07-2006, 08:07 AM

I can't answer these questions unfortunately, but we do have an Apple Genius that occassionally lurks around here. He may be able to answer your questions.

*Mod Note: Sorry, removed the link. Said Apple Genius prefers not to be identified publicly

Kevy Baby · 03-07-2006, 11:01 PM

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*Mod Note: Sorry, removed the link. Said Apple Genius prefers not to be identified publicly

I apologized to the Genius privately, but do so publicly as well.

I didn't mean to expose Ally like that

DisneyFan25863 · 03-08-2006, 12:09 AM

Here is the best way to do it:

1) Make sure that the folder that contains your pictures as well as the folder above it are shared on your Windows Machine (you may want to create a subfolder for security)

2) Close iPhoto

3) Open your shared picture library on your Windows computer in the Network pane of the Finder

4) Move the contents of Pictures/iPhoto Library into this folder

5) Delete the folder Pictures/iPhoto Library

6) In the network pane of the Finder, locate the folder that contains the shared pictures (as well as the iPhoto library files you copied there), CTRL-click (or right click) it, and select "Make Alias". This will create a folder called "[something] alias".

7) Move this alias folder into your Pictures folder on your Mac.

8) Rename the alias folder to iPhoto Library

9) Open iPhoto and import your pictures off of the network share

Note that this isn't a perfect solution, as it creates copies of all of your pictures on your windows machine. But nothing will be stored on your Mac Mini!

Hope that helps!
Sean

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03-08-2006, 12:09 AM	#3
DisneyFan25863 Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Stevenson Ranch, CA Posts: 464	Here is the best way to do it: 1) Make sure that the folder that contains your pictures as well as the folder above it are shared on your Windows Machine (you may want to create a subfolder for security) 2) Close iPhoto 3) Open your shared picture library on your Windows computer in the Network pane of the Finder 4) Move the contents of Pictures/iPhoto Library into this folder 5) Delete the folder Pictures/iPhoto Library 6) In the network pane of the Finder, locate the folder that contains the shared pictures (as well as the iPhoto library files you copied there), CTRL-click (or right click) it, and select "Make Alias". This will create a folder called "[something] alias". 7) Move this alias folder into your Pictures folder on your Mac. 8) Rename the alias folder to iPhoto Library 9) Open iPhoto and import your pictures off of the network share Note that this isn't a perfect solution, as it creates copies of all of your pictures on your windows machine. But nothing will be stored on your Mac Mini! Hope that helps! Sean
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