[iBook] iBook to new home/17" MBP arriving

[gooddog at interlync.com]

Thank you, Howard. This sounds workable. I'll follow the leads as you  
say. I have the proper FireWire, so I'm half the way there equipment  
wise.

I found some Apple paperwork just a while ago entitled "Transferring  
Information from Your Previous Computer", and they discuss something  
very similar that occurs while using the Setup Assistant.

I appreciate your help.

Best,

Mark

On Nov 25, 2006, at 10:25 PM, Howard Pettigrew wrote:

> Mark, when you fire up your MacBook Pro, as part of the setup
> process, it will give you the chance to transfer your data using the
> Migration Assistant which is a programme to transfer your
> applications and documents. You'll need a Firewire cable to connect
> your two laptops - this will need to be the one with two 6 pin
> connectors at each end - like flattened capital D's in shape- you get
> these typically with external hard drives, etc. Migration Assistant
> will ask you to restart the computer holding down the T key (for
> Target mode) and then it will transfer everything from your old
> machine onto your new MacBook. Usually takes around 30-45 mins
> depending on how much is on your iBook. You will end up with an exact
> copy of your old machine on your new MacBook. It is quite remarkable
> what sort of job it does. I wouldn't be too quick to give away your
> iBook before checking everything is okay and has transferred, and
> with my experience, (and my wife's) expect a few crashes on your new
> MacBook when you first start using it (I presume this is older
> software objecting to running under Rosetta on the Intel chips???)
> but it does settle down after a few weeks of frustration.
> Hope this is of help
> Cheers
> H in NZ
> On 26/11/2006, at 4:03 PM, gooddog at interlync.com wrote:

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