Mass delete to rid comp of duplicate files

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Is this a bad idea?

I have files in Iphoto and Kodak Easyshare (they function the exact same way, except the Easyshare interfaces with my camera and thus replaces Iphoto altogether)

I tried using a Finder-only method of organizing my photos, but that wasn't helpful.

I've tried using different programs to find and eliminate duplicates - but a lot of my duplicates have none of the same file info: size, type, extension, name, etc...So, I have 5 of the same exact photo yet saved 5 different ways - which defeats the benefit of a batch-file duplicate-eliminator.

So, now that I'm working on my website I need a dependable, non-duplicating method of photologing...and I'm running out of room on my comp.

My only thought is to load all of my photos into my choice program (Iphoto, I guess) - using an Iphoto-duplicate eliminate from here on out...and once all my images are in Iphoto - delete all the originals that are all over my computer.

Does anyone see a possible problem with this?
 

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