Connecting an iMAC Power PC G5 to a new iMAC with Intel

i would like to buy a new iMAC with Intel, but i was wondering if i can connect my current iMAC Power PC G5 to the new one? the display on my current iMAC is going bad. the reason i ask is because i would like to continue using some of the software on my current iMAC and just be able to work with them using the new iMAC. i just dont want to buy new software to put in the new iMAC. does somebody have an answer for this? or can i tranfer, for example microsoft office, to the new iMAC?

Nope! As Rick Lang noted, Apple provides "Migration Assistant" with OS X - when you get your new iMac, and go through the setup at power-on, you'll eventually be presented with a "Migration Assistant". To migrate from your G5, it's as simple as connecting the G5 to your iMac via a FireWire cable (You may need a FireWire 800 cable for new iMacs - also called a "9-pin to 9-pin" firewire or IEEE 1394 cable. Shop around - most retail stores, like Best Buy, charge way too much for cables). Then, startup the G5, holding the "T" key. It'll enter "FireWire Target Mode", acting as an external hard drive. Migration assistant while then happily copy all your user data to the iMac - it may take a while. If you've already setup the iMac, you can still use the Migration Assistant - it's in the "Applications>Utilities" folder.
Your applications should now work just fine, with some exceptions. First is that some applications aren't entirely compatible with Snow Leopard (which ships on all new iMacs) - although most currently developed applications have updates to do so. Secondly, you need to check that the apps are "Universal" - that they will work natively on Intel processors. If they are not, they will still work under "Rosetta" - essentially a built-in PowerPC emulator - they will just be slower. Finally, while I haven't had trouble with software licenses, depending on the application you may be required to re-enter the serial numbers/license keys. I can't remember if Office required this, but make sure you have them available.
Also, if you plan to get rid of your old iMac, remember to de-activate iTunes (and other applications that require licenses), and securely erase the hard drive. (Startup via the CD the iMac shipped with, go into Disk Utility, and do a "Secure Erase")
I hope that answers your question! If you decide to upgrade, enjoy your iMac!

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