On a new computer, the startup install gives you an option to transfer=20= all your files from your older computer to the new one using firewire=20 cables. : >) On Dec 20, 2004, at 2:29 PM, Kevin Lee Allen wrote: > I am expecting a new powerbook, I am sure my questions have been=20 > addressed, but I could not find specifics in the archives. > > here goes. I basically want to move my home directory from my desktop=20= > to my laptop. I assume I can copy away and set things up tweaking each=20= > step, but is thee an automated way to do this? I am looking to use the=20= > laptop as my primary web tool, so I want all of my permissions,=20 > bookmarks and passwords to migrate nicely. > > This is specifically true of my iTunes music which i currently have on=20= > several systems, i would like to move these files, without=20 > re-importing from the CDs > > I would also like to set up[ a virtual ID for my wife. I think I need=20= > to do this via .Mac, but I would like her to be able to use her=20 > desktop as a primary system, but have her e-mail and bookmarks=20 > mirrored on the PB. > > Thoughts, ideas, suggestions welcomed. > > > > > ----- > Kevin Lee Allen > Production Designer > http://www.klad.com > 973.744.6352.voice > 201.280.3841.cell > klad at klad.com > =F0 > > _______________________________________________ > X4U mailing list > X4U at listserver.themacintoshguy.com > http://listserver.themacintoshguy.com/mailman/listinfo/x4u >