Computer to Computer Data Transfer Without FireWire

When I went from the original iBook to the first generation MacBook, all the data from the older computer got flawlessly transferred to the new laptop using FireWire.
How is one supposed to transfer information from an earlier MacBook to a newer model MacBook now that they are limited to having USB ports only? (I do not want the updated white MacBook that does retain FireWire, nor do I otherwise require the MacBook Pro - which also kept FireWire.)
Curious to hear how others are planning to transfer their data.
Thanks.

You "can" use Ethernet networking and file sharing to transfer data. Select Mac Help from the Finder's Help menu and search for 'file sharing.' If you have a home network just connect your MacBook to your home network either wirelessly or via Ethernet cable. If you don't have a home network then you can connect the two computers with an Ethernet cable or using wireless.
Ethernet works great, IF you have two FUNCTIONAL machines. The great thing about Firewire Target Disk mode was that if the HD/OS was corrupted, or the computer was for some reason unbootable you could still get data off of it quickly, without tools or special equipment.
The hard drive is fairly easy to remove on the aluminum Macbook. I would remove it and install it in an external Firewire enclosure temporarily to transfer your files quickly and reliably, then put the drive back in the Macbook. Firewire Target disk mode has saved my rear several times on every machine I have owned by letting me fix a non-booting Mac.

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Time Machine Data Transfer - From FireWire Drive to Time Capsule - HELP!
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* Click on "Image" then down to "Scan Image for Restore"
* I enter my password
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Computer to Computer Data Transfer Script

Hi Guys,
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starting with VBscript that prompts for user name and then it kicks off a batch file that has all files to copied from computer to server. For restore to new computer, we have another script restores from server.
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That utility is built into Windows. It is the migration wizard. It will migrate across network, able or via files.
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/products/features/windows-easy-transfer
You can also use the USMT for domain migrations.
If you are not a technician or are not trained in Windows desktop administration then you might ask your system administrator or vendor for help in using Windows. Windows has had builtin migration tools that do exactly what you ask since Windows XP.
If you are just a user and this is home system then as here:
http://answers.microsoft.com
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What camcorder/DV transfer without Firewire port?

Afternoon all,
I bought my MacBook a couple of years ago. I was specifically told that my Sony HandyCam was compatible, however, didn't realise that I could only transfer via iLink and of course, MacBook has no Firewire port. iMovie doesn't recognise my HandyCam via USB at all.
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I have created a program that acquires data on FPGA then transfers them to RT so RT can send them up to the windows host once UI is connected.
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Pic1 shows the offending bit of code and FPGA.png what's hiding in the subVi.
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Hi barteklul,
There are 2 main methods of achieving fast data transfer between RT and Host PC:
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Please have a look at this article:
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http://www.ni.com/white-paper/12267/en/
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Hello all!!
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The G5 is running osx 10.4.11, but so is the G4.
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