1) transporting Macbook 2) iTunes

I have two questions aobut my new Macbook. 1) How can I put my iTunes library on my Mac? My desktop computer is a PC, and that is where I do all of my downlading, etc. so the rest of my fmaily can access it. I am the only one that uses my laptop, so I want to keep the library on my desktop
2) The instrucitons for my Macbbok say not to move it while the hard disk is moving, as it may damage it. Is it safe to move it aorund in sleep mode? It seesm like it should be OK, but I want to be surte. THanks.

It really depends on the kind of movement. Essentially moving any notebook computer while it is asleep can be risky, since it can be woken, and then the hard drive is no longer protected. I lost three hard drives moving a Powerbook G3 233 while in a bus, and that was before the sudden motion sensor. Still I wouldn't risk it. At least keep a good backup of your data continually.

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