How do i migrate software from my G5 power mac to my macbook pro as when using migration assistant it deems the OS X 10.5.8 on my G5 too old for migration, how can i migrate?

I can't migrate my software help!

Put your data (the Home folder) onto an external USB drive, then restore files from it on the MBP. Do not restore the /Home/Library/ folder in its entirety. All you would need are the Application Support folders for your compatible or upgraded applications and the preference files for those applications.

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