Bookmark import after erase/install

I have just done an erase and install of OS X 10.2.8 with re-install of Safari 1.0.3 on my iBook. Prior to erasing my hard drive I made a copy of my bookmarks (from Home/Library/Safari) which I saved to CDRW. This document is titled "Bookmarks copy.plist." I have copied this file from the CD to the new Safari folder in Library which also contains a file called "Bookmarks.plist." The bookmarks from the copy do not show up when I check Show All Bookmarks. So, how do I import the bookmarks from "Bookmarks copy.plist" into the reinstalled Safari?

Hello Jonathan,
First of all, welcome to the Apple discussions.
* Did you try to rename the "Bookmarks copy.plist" to Bookmark.plist?
Before you do this, drag the Bookmark.plist out of the Safari Folder, than drag the "Bookmark copy.plist into the Safari folder select it twice an rename it.
* Now restart Safari
Let me know if so ...
Discussions is a ongoing process. Hope to see you around anytime you need us, or can offer help to others.
Dimaxum <]:~))

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