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More => Old Versions => Media Jukebox => Topic started by: SeanC on March 15, 2002, 04:48:07 pm

Title: Can Two MJ's share one library?
Post by: SeanC on March 15, 2002, 04:48:07 pm

I have two machines on my lan that need to share a single library - can both machines access the library database simultaneously?

Title: RE:Can Two MJ's share one library?
Post by: KingSparta on March 15, 2002, 04:49:55 pm

I think you would end up with a Share Violation, and possibly a messed up data base

Title: RE:Can Two MJ's share one library?
Post by: Callithumpian on March 16, 2002, 02:48:16 am

You can do this but the potential to mess up the database is high.
Simple solution - set one machine to "Party Mode" (under View).
This will prevent that machine from modifying the library.

Title: RE:Can Two MJ's share one library?
Post by: lise on March 16, 2002, 06:23:55 am

My solution is to copy the database onto the kitchen computer.  To keep it up to date with the main machine, I just copy the original database every once in a while.  The party mode suggestion is probably best, though.  That way you always have the most up-to-date library in one place at all times; if you are tempted to edit a few properties on the wrong library, it won't let you, so you are safe.