How to migrate from Powerbook pro to iMac with music on ext HD ?

Hello.
I am using my Powerbook pro to manage my 100GB of music stored on an external hard drive.
I just bought an iMac and would like to migrate my music but still use the same external HD to store it. I must NOT loose my playlists, artwork and star classification in the process. This is very important to me.
What is the safest way to do it ?
Thank you in advance for any useful answer.

copy the entire iTunes folder from the old to the new machine, overwriting the one in place there. this folder contains the iTunes library file, the database that holds the info for media location, playlists, playcounts, ratings, etc. when iTunes launches, it will look for that library file
connect the external to the new Mac and wait for it to mount. launch iTunes and enjoy.
JGG

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