Clone from a Macbook Pro to Mac Pro ?
Hi.
Listen. I have my good working MBP running 10.5.4 with all my apps i use every day.
I just bought a new Mac Pro and instead of starting all over i just used a 100% clone from my MBP to my new Mac Pro.
The Mac pro runs perfect from what i know. But my question is.
Is that okay to do ? Are they using the same things.
From what i know they both use 10.5.x but different system files. But all files are on both systems, right. They just load what they need when it boots, yes ?
Or is it not a good idea.
Hope someone have some answers becaouse the Mac Pro runs fine of the MBP clone.
Thx a lot for the help.
Someone told me this.
If i used a Retail OS X disc i will be fine but if i used the OEM OS X disc that came with a MBP its not good
And thats what i did. Because i used the OS X DVD that came with my MBP on my MBP and then made a clone i used on my new Mac Pro.
I should have used a Retail OS X DVD that way it installs everything. The MBP OEM OS X DVD only installs the right system for my MBP and not for a Mac Pro... Thats not good if i should listen to him... ?
I need guidance now.. Should i start over with the OEM that came with my Mac pro or will i be fine with the clone from my MBP.. Someone must know this for sure !
Thx again.
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