[G4] Transferring to a new computer

Eric Smith eric-s-smith at comcast.net
Mon Dec 15 15:19:10 PST 2008


Hi Rich,

When you say "transfer her stuff" do you mean copying her files
and user data? I think you can use Migration Assistant to do that
via Firewire, right? I'm not sure how that relates to OS reliability
and stability though.

Eric S.

Richard Klein wrote:
> My little sister has an 800MHz Quicksilver that I put Leopard on (no,
> Leopard isn't *supposed* to run on G4s that slow).  I keep looking at
> used iBooks and Powerbooks that I'd like to get her.  When I
> eventually get her one, what's the best way to transfer her stuff to
> the new computer, with the primary concern being long-term stability
> and reliability of the OS?
> 


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