I think I read the relevant threads (see below for links), but it sure does seem complicated to share libraries.
Here is my new system to deal with this:
Computer A: HTPC in living room. All files on M:\
Computer B: Machine used to tag, download, etc. Mapped to M:\ on computer A.
Whichever computer I am using, I finish doing my business and I backup the library to M:\. When I go to the other computer, I restore the latest backup on M:\, do my business, and backup again. Etc.
Problem:
I can usually remember to do the backup when I'm ready to exit, but I consistently forget to restore the backup when I start on one of the computers, especially the HTPC which launches in Theater Mode (have to switch to standard, restore, etc).
Solution?
I know nothing about scripts, etc, but is it possible to write something that will automatically take the most recent backup and restore it whenever I launch Media Center?
And is there a similar thing I can do to first backup the library to the folder I choose (and replace an existing backup if there is already one for today) when I exit Media Center?
If the script business is possible, could someone point me to a "writing scripts for dummies" type page?
(I guess my system turns out to be as complicated as these, doesn't it? Although if these two operations were automated, I'd be in business!)
http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=29585.msg204021#msg204021http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=26442.0http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=30190.0