Copying Itunes library from my imac to my Powerbook

Can someone give me step-by-step instructions for copying and moving my itunes library on my imac to my powerbook? I have the necessary firewire cable, but I am unsure of exactly how to proceed using migration assistant or some other method. Thanks! -David

David,
I think that you can simply connect the two computers and then make the PowerBook appear like an external HDD and then it is a simple drag and drop. My freind did this and I am pretty sure that there is to it.
Of course there are other means to transfer the music; iPod, Network....
L

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