How do i back up my files from an intel core duo imac to an external hard drive?

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How do I back up my files from an intel core duo imac to an external hard drive?

Like you do with any other Mac*:
http://www.macmaps.com/backup.html
Note: if you have a CoreDuo, you can only upgrade up to 10.6.8.  Only Core2Duos and higher can go to 10.7 (Lion).

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