was Re: [X4U] Router Thanks & Remove User Account; now system HD transplant

[Wayne Clodfelter]

John Baltutis wrote:
> 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.

On several occasions I have migrated to newer machines simply by 
removing the HD containing OS X from the old machine and installing it 
into the new(er) machine. All have been PPCs.
What advantage is there in using Migration Assistant (which I have never 
used)?

There'll come a time when I am moving from PPC to Intel Mac. Would a 
system HD transplant work in that situation?
Thanks.