App data survival

Hey there,
from where I can get back app-data in case of changing the sync-PC to an Apple Mac Book.
Thanks for answering
Tom

After syncing on the new computer., you'd need to move your backup from it's location on the old computer to the proper location on the new computer, then Restore from that backup.
Backups are located at:
Mac: ~/Library/Application Support/MobileSync/Backup/
Windows XP: \Documents and Settings\(username)\Application Data\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup\
Windows Vista: \Users\(username)\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup\

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