[X4U] Router Thanks & Remove User Account

[John Baltutis]

On 05/12/07, Da Pen <macstonelson at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> Want to thank everyone who responded to my need for
> info about the cable router and wireless modem setup.
> We ended up with a Zoom cable modem and Belkin
> wireless router.  Much happier with the cable speed
> than my DSL at my other locale.
>
> We are in the process of removing me (my account and
> info) from my wife's Ti-Book and I'll be getting my
> own laptop.  What's the best way to preserve my
> preferences only and get them onto the new computer?
> I also want to get all my data and programs.  Ideally
> I'd just create a hard drive that I could clone to the
> new laptop and then Voila! there I'd be.  Sort of like
> the transporter from Star Trek, eh?  Anyway, thoughts
> about the best process/procedure would be appreciated?

IMHO, the easiest way would be to make a bootable clone/backup (using Carbon
Copy Cloner, SuperDuper!, etc.) to a bootable FWHD. Boot into it, delete your
wife's account, and hook it up to the new machine. Start the new machine and
transfer from another volume/computer via the Migration Assistant.