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how do users on the same computer access the same music library?

We have one macbook. The music library is under my user id. My wife can't access the library from her user id. Is this possible that she would be able to access the same music from her id?

Mac Book, Mac OS X (10.6.8), Notebook

Posted on Oct 17, 2012 1:04 PM

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Oct 17, 2012 1:06 PM in response to Community User

Suggestion by Turingtest for multiple users and one library - http://discussions.apple.com/thread/1932131?answerId=9117622022#9117622022 - use smart playlists and tags to isolate groupings.


iTunes: How to share music between different accounts on a single computer - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1203 - relocating iTunes' media folder to a shared area but leaving separate library files - extra tip at https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3664756?answerId=17331189022#17331189022

Chris CA's instructions on sharing one iTunes music library between multiple user accounts - https://discussions.apple.com/thread/1901348?answerId=8974074022#8974074022 - Multiple users using a single library file - similar post at: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3753008

how do users on the same computer access the same music library?

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