Have new G5. How do I xfer iPhoto from old G4?

I've tried several ways to transfer my iPhoto's from my old G4 to my new G5. Both use iPhoto 5.0.4.
I tried importing them but lost some filenames, date info, and they where not in the correct order. I then created a new library and tried to copy my entire iphoto library, then I changed the ownership & permissions of the iphoto library on the new G5. The order was still not correct. In addition, any albums I created and then tried to put on my iPod failed. The computer stated "updating iPod", but when I disconnected there were no photos' on the iPod.
My last try I exported a couple of photo's using Export/Title. These were then imported to the new G5 (Add Library). These infact did keep all the required info and they where able to successfully transfer to my iPod.
My question is - does anyone know of a faster and more comprehensive solution?
negative of my last solution:
- everytime you export a photo and import it you loose a little resolution. Not much for a one time shot, but it could add up over time.
Thanks,
RC

I have tried all the options mentioned above no luck. However, here was my solution. It seems to be working at least for the last couple of hours.
This solved my iPhoto Library problem and my iPod problem.
I used TextEdit to correct the file path of my iPhoto AlbumData XML file. This whole problem began when I transferred my iPhoto Library from one Mac to another. The AlbumData XML file on the new mac still had my old macs user name and iPhoto Library name. First Backup your iPhoto Library
1. Quit iPhoto.
2. Open TextEdit in Applications Folder.
3. Open File Users/XXXX/Pictures/iPhoto Library/AlbumData XML
4. Look thru the text to see if you need to change your user name and/or iPhoto Library name.
5. Use Edit Menu, drop down to Find.
6. Find old info
7. Replace with new info
8. Replace All
9. Save.
10. Do not open iPhoto.
11. Trash iPod photo cache folder in Users/xxxx/Pictures/iPhoto Library
12. Restart Your Mac. I dont know if required, but I did it.
13. Rebuild iPhoto library Hold down Option & Command Keys when opening iPhoto.
14. Select iPhoto Library rebuild.
15. After rebuild make sure it looks OK if not, then you have other problems.
16. Close iPhoto and check your file paths using TextEdit, refer to #2 above.
17. It should have kept all of your changes.
18. Now Open itunes and sync your iPod.
Hope this Helps. Good Luck
RC

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