Copying library to another computer

Just bought another MacBook Pro. My husband is taking the one we've used to sync IPad's, save photo's and music. How to copy the Iphoto's library to my macbook pro along with all music and then sync my ipad to my computer.

She obviously knows what shes talking about, but if for some reason you have trouble with this method, I have another way.
I had the same issue last year (getting a laptop to take with me to college). Instead of trying to copy my music over to the other computer, I created a backup of my ITUNES library through the Itunes backup method (the process is really easy to find on here...it's a common thing to do), and then I loaded that backup onto my new laptop. I can't remember whether I had to authorize my new laptop or not, I think I did, but the process was really quick and easy. And that way, you have a backup copy just in case Vista does something screwy...which, having Vista myself, is a BIG possiblity. >:P
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