Help transferring

Hello,
I have a Ti Powerbook from like 5 1/2 years ago, i have just received my new new 17" macbook pro. When I started up the new macbook i choose not to transfer any info from my old mac via firewire. However I would like to have the same setup with my itunes, mail, and safari. I tried transferring the itunes library xml from my old powerbook to my new macbook, however when i keep opening itunes there is nothing there. Please help thank you very much

The XML file is simply a description of where the playlist folders and the files are in the Music folder. If you don't transfer the music itself, the XML file's directions are meaningless.
Use the Firewire method of transfer:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=25773
It is the quickest and least painful method. Otherwise, you may be forced to:
1. Import the mailboxes after setting up the account settings in Mail, after transferring them from the Powerbook's Home -> Library -> Mail folder.
2. Copy over the Home -> Library -> Safari folder when Safari isn't open.
3. Copy over the entire music folder from the Home folder when iTunes isn't open.
The Migration Assistant ensures even the account settings are correct.

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