Merging iPhoto Libraries: the simple approach

[jfaughnan]

I've updated my digital photography page to include a very nice
technique for merging iPhoto Libraries. It works in iPhoto 5 and I
think iPhoto 4. I have not tested with iPhoto 6. If someone can test
and let me know I'll post the results. Personally I may save my pennies
for Aperture.

The merge technique, invented by a "Nick N" uses a 440KB disk image
that one must create. It takes a few minutes to make it, but it will
support endless Library merging.

To do a merge I rename the libary I want to import, mount the 440KB
image, and launch iPhoto. The Library shows up in iPhoto as though it
were on a CD.

Here's the technique: http://www.faughnan.com/digcam.html#FakeCD

(PS the image created with the simple technique is 8MB, to get a 450KB
or so image follow the advanced tip).

john
jfau...@spamcop.net
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