I cant start up my mac mini

nt start up mac min

Hi Susan,
Any sign of life or noise at all?
Have you tried disconnecting all peripherals & AC power for 15 minutes, then connect AC & monitor for a try?
If 10.7.0 or later...
Bootup holding CMD+r, or the Option/alt key to boot from the Restore partition & use Disk Utility from there to Repair the Disk, then Repair Permissions.

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Hardware Information: ℹ️
    Mac mini (Late 2012) (Technical Specifications)
    Mac mini - model: Macmini6,1
    1 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 CPU: 2-core
    4 GB RAM Upgradeable
        BANK 0/DIMM0
            2 GB DDR3 1600 MHz ok
        BANK 1/DIMM0
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    Bluetooth: Good - Handoff/Airdrop2 supported
    Wireless: en1: 802.11 a/b/g/n
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    Intel HD Graphics 4000
        LG TV spdisplays_1080p
System Software: ℹ️
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    APPLE HDD ST500LM012 disk0 : (500.11 GB)
        EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
        Macintosh HD (disk0s2) / : 499.25 GB (398.54 GB free)
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----------------------- Here is the Problem report
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3/14/13 5:21:21 PM CDT   Assertions                    Summary- Aggregate:0x40 Using AC
3/14/13 5:21:47 PM CDT   Assertions                    PID 49(mds) Created BackgroundTask "com.apple.metadata.mds" 00:00:08 id:0xc00000130 Aggregate:0x1040
3/14/13 5:21:47 PM CDT   Assertions                    PID 150(helpd) Created BackgroundTask "com.apple.helpd.sdmbuilding" 00:00:07 id:0xc00000131 Aggregate:0x1040
3/14/13 5:22:32 PM CDT   Assertions                    PID 17(powerd) Created PreventUserIdleDisplaySleep "com.apple.powermanagement.delayDisplayOff" 00:00:07 id:0x500000134 Aggregate:0x401060
3/14/13 5:22:40 PM CDT   Assertions                    PID 183(Setup Assistant) Created NoIdleSleepAssertion "OSInstaller" 00:00:06 id:0x100000135 Aggregate:0x401062
3/14/13 5:22:40 PM CDT   Assertions                    PID 189(diskmanagementd) Created PreventUserIdleSystemSleep "com.apple.diskmanagementd" 00:00:06 id:0x100000136 Aggregate:0x401062
3/14/13 5:22:54 PM CDT   Assertions                    PID 49(mds) Released BackgroundTask "com.apple.metadata.mds" 00:01:14 id:0xc00000130 Aggregate:0x401062
3/14/13 5:23:39 PM CDT   Assertions                    PID 150(helpd) Released BackgroundTask "com.apple.helpd.sdmbuilding" 00:01:59 id:0xc00000131 Aggregate:0x400062
3/14/13 5:28:20 PM CDT   Assertions                    PID 183(Setup Assistant) Released NoIdleSleepAssertion "OSInstaller" 00:05:46 id:0x100000135 Aggregate:0x400060
3/14/13 5:28:29 PM CDT   Assertions                    PID 306(helpd) Created BackgroundTask "com.apple.helpd.sdmbuilding" 00:00:06 id:0xc0000013a Aggregate:0x401060
3/14/13 5:28:43 PM CDT   Assertions                    PID 315(apsd) Created ApplePushServiceTask "com.apple.apsd-waitingformessages-sandbox.push.apple.com" 00:00:07 id:0xc00000178 Aggregate:0x401062
3/14/13 5:28:43 PM CDT   Assertions                    PID 315(apsd) Created ApplePushServiceTask "com.apple.apsd-waitingformessages-push.apple.com" 00:00:07 id:0xc0000017a Aggregate:0x401062
3/14/13 5:28:43 PM CDT   Assertions                    PID 362(AddressBookSour) Created PreventUserIdleSystemSleep "Address Book Source Sync" 00:00:05 id:0x10000018c Aggregate:0x401062
3/14/13 5:28:50 PM CDT   Assertions                    PID 17(powerd) TimedOut PreventUserIdleDisplaySleep "com.apple.powermanagement.delayDisplayOff" 00:06:25 id:0x500000134 Aggregate:0x401062
3/14/13 5:28:50 PM CDT   Assertions                    Summary- Aggregate:0x1042 Using AC
3/14/13 5:28:55 PM CDT   Assertions                    PID 315(apsd) TimedOut ApplePushServiceTask "com.apple.apsd-waitingformessages-sandbox.push.apple.com" 00:00:20 id:0xc00000178 Aggregate:0x1042
3/14/13 5:28:55 PM CDT   Assertions                    PID 315(apsd) TimedOut ApplePushServiceTask "com.apple.apsd-waitingformessages-push.apple.com" 00:00:20 id:0xc0000017a Aggregate:0x1042
3/14/13 5:28:55 PM CDT   Assertions                    Summary- Aggregate:0x1042 Using AC
3/14/13 5:28:57 PM CDT   Assertions                    PID 352(PhotoStreamAgen) Created ApplePushServiceTask "Photo Stream" 00:00:07 id:0xc0000021b Aggregate:0x1042
3/14/13 5:28:58 PM CDT   Assertions                    PID 352(PhotoStreamAgen) Released ApplePushServiceTask "Photo Stream" 00:00:09 id:0xc0000021b Aggregate:0x1042
3/14/13 5:29:03 PM CDT   Assertions                    PID 315(apsd) Released ApplePushServiceTask "com.apple.apsd-waitingformessages-push.apple.com" 00:00:28 id:0xc0000017a Aggregate:0x1042
3/14/13 5:29:03 PM CDT   Assertions                    PID 189(diskmanagementd) Released PreventUserIdleSystemSleep "com.apple.diskmanagementd" 00:06:29 id:0x100000136 Aggregate:0x1042
3/14/13 5:29:07 PM CDT   Assertions                    PID 362(AddressBookSour) Released PreventUserIdleSystemSleep "Address Book Source Sync" 00:00:30 id:0x10000018c Aggregate:0x1040
3/14/13 5:29:09 PM CDT   Assertions                    PID 352(PhotoStreamAgen) Created ApplePushServiceTask "Photo Stream" 00:00:05 id:0xc00000248 Aggregate:0x1040
3/14/13 5:29:10 PM CDT   Assertions                    PID 352(PhotoStreamAgen) Released ApplePushServiceTask "Photo Stream" 00:00:07 id:0xc00000248 Aggregate:0x1040
3/14/13 5:29:18 PM CDT   Assertions                    PID 352(PhotoStreamAgen) Created ApplePushServiceTask "Photo Stream" 00:00:07 id:0xc0000024f Aggregate:0x1040
3/14/13 5:29:23 PM CDT   Assertions                    PID 352(PhotoStreamAgen) Released ApplePushServiceTask "Photo Stream" 00:00:12 id:0xc0000024f Aggregate:0x1040
3/14/13 5:29:28 PM CDT   Assertions                    PID 352(PhotoStreamAgen) Created ApplePushServiceTask "Photo Stream" 00:00:04 id:0xc00000250 Aggregate:0x1040
3/14/13 5:29:43 PM CDT   Assertions                    PID 352(PhotoStreamAgen) Released ApplePushServiceTask "Photo Stream" 00:00:19 id:0xc00000250 Aggregate:0x1040
3/14/13 5:29:48 PM CDT   Assertions                    PID 352(PhotoStreamAgen) Created ApplePushServiceTask "Photo Stream" 00:00:04 id:0xc00000255 Aggregate:0x1040
3/14/13 5:30:00 PM CDT   Assertions                    PID 352(PhotoStreamAgen) Released ApplePushServiceTask "Photo Stream" 00:00:17 id:0xc00000255 Aggregate:0x1040
3/14/13 5:30:06 PM CDT   Assertions                    PID 352(PhotoStreamAgen) Created ApplePushServiceTask "Photo Stream" 00:00:05 id:0xc00000256 Aggregate:0x1040
3/14/13 5:30:22 PM CDT   Assertions                    PID 352(PhotoStreamAgen) Released ApplePushServiceTask "Photo Stream" 00:00:22 id:0xc00000256 Aggregate:0x1040
3/14/13 5:30:30 PM CDT   Assertions                    PID 352(PhotoStreamAgen) Created ApplePushServiceTask "Photo Stream" 00:00:07 id:0xc0000025a Aggregate:0x1040
3/14/13 5:30:36 PM CDT   Assertions                    PID 352(PhotoStreamAgen) Released ApplePushServiceTask "Photo Stream" 00:00:13 id:0xc0000025a Aggregate:0x1040
3/14/13 5:30:44 PM CDT   Assertions                    PID 352(PhotoStreamAgen) Created ApplePushServiceTask "Photo Stream" 00:00:07 id:0xc00000266 Aggregate:0x1040
3/14/13 5:30:50 PM CDT   Assertions                    PID 352(PhotoStreamAgen) Released ApplePushServiceTask "Photo Stream" 00:00:14 id:0xc00000266 Aggregate:0x1040
3/14/13 5:30:58 PM CDT   Assertions                    PID 352(PhotoStreamAgen) Created ApplePushServiceTask "Photo Stream" 00:00:07 id:0xc00000268 Aggregate:0x1040
3/14/13 5:31:05 PM CDT   Assertions                    PID 352(PhotoStreamAgen) Released ApplePushServiceTask "Photo Stream" 00:00:14 id:0xc00000268 Aggregate:0x1040
3/14/13 5:31:12 PM CDT   Assertions                    PID 352(PhotoStreamAgen) Created ApplePushServiceTask "Photo Stream" 00:00:07 id:0xc0000026d Aggregate:0x1040
3/14/13 5:31:17 PM CDT   Assertions                    PID 352(PhotoStreamAgen) Released ApplePushServiceTask "Photo Stream" 00:00:12 id:0xc0000026d Aggregate:0x1040
3/14/13 5:31:22 PM CDT   Assertions                    PID 352(PhotoStreamAgen) Created ApplePushServiceTask "Photo Stream" 00:00:04 id:0xc0000026e Aggregate:0x1040
3/14/13 5:31:33 PM CDT   Assertions                    PID 352(PhotoStreamAgen) Released ApplePushServiceTask "Photo Stream" 00:00:16 id:0xc0000026e Aggregate:0x1040
3/14/13 5:31:41 PM CDT   Assertions                    PID 352(PhotoStreamAgen) Created ApplePushServiceTask "Photo Stream" 00:00:07 id:0xc00000275 Aggregate:0x1040
3/14/13 5:31:46 PM CDT   Assertions                    PID 352(PhotoStreamAgen) Released ApplePushServiceTask "Photo Stream" 00:00:12 id:0xc00000275 Aggregate:0x1040
3/14/13 5:31:51 PM CDT   Assertions                    PID 352(PhotoStreamAgen) Created ApplePushServiceTask "Photo Stream" 00:00:04 id:0xc0000027f Aggregate:0x1040
3/14/13 5:31:56 PM CDT   Assertions                    PID 352(PhotoStreamAgen) Released ApplePushServiceTask "Photo Stream" 00:00:10 id:0xc0000027f Aggregate:0x1040
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Blow is the crash report from my new mac to apple
===
Process:
Adobe InDesign CS5 [341]
Path:
/Applications/Adobe InDesign CS5/Adobe InDesign CS5.app/Contents/MacOS/Adobe InDesign CS5
Identifier:
com.adobe.InDesign
Version:
7.0.0.355 (7000)
Code Type:
X86 (Native)
Parent Process: launchd [144]
Responsible:
Adobe InDesign CS5 [341]
User ID:
501
Date/Time:
2014-01-06 16:58:45.708 -0500
OS Version:
Mac OS X 10.9.1 (13B42)
Report Version: 11
Anonymous UUID: 528AE74D-A0D6-F9BB-F678-DCB319E03134
Crashed Thread: 0 Dispatch queue: com.apple.main-thread
Exception Type: EXC_BAD_ACCESS (SIGBUS)
Exception Codes: KERN_PROTECTION_FAILURE at 0x0000000000000000
VM Regions Near 0:
--> __PAGEZERO
0000000000000000-0000000000001000 [
4K] ---/--- SM=NUL /Applications/Adobe InDesign CS5/Adobe InDesign CS5.app/Contents/MacOS/Adobe InDesign CS5
__TEXT
0000000000001000-0000000000005000 [   16K] r-x/rwx SM=COW /Applications/Adobe InDesign CS5/Adobe InDesign CS5.app/Contents/MacOS/Adobe InDesign CS5
Thread 0 Crashed:: Dispatch queue: com.apple.main-thread
0   com.apple.CoreFoundation
0x99b14c3e CFStringGetCString + 30
1   AdobeCoolType
0x009bbc34 CTCleanup + 1081728
2   AdobeCoolType
0x009c1e52 CTCleanup + 1106846
3   AdobeCoolType
0x009088ef CTCleanup + 347707
4   AdobeCoolType
0x0085e80c 0x855000 + 38924
5   AdobeCoolType
0x0096c9fb CTCleanup + 757575
6   AdobeCoolType
0x00913c8e CTCleanup + 393690
7   AdobeCoolType
0x009136c3 CTCleanup + 392207
8   AdobeCoolType
0x008b34e1 CTGetVersion + 17347
9   AdobeCoolType
0x008b3a48 CTInit + 66
10 PublicLib.dylib
0x01270337 GetPublicPlugIn + 29207
11 PublicLib.dylib
0x012f2732 CoolTypeMain::CoolTypeMain(void* (*)(char const*, char const*, char const*)) + 578
12 PublicLib.dylib
0x012f288d CoolTypeMain::Instance(void* (*)(char const*, char const*, char const*)) + 141
13 PublicLib.dylib
0x011f150b EPSParseColor::GetColorSpaceList(K2Vector<long, K2Allocator<long> >&) + 411
14 PublicLib.dylib
0x011f181f GraphicsDataPtr::GraphicsDataPtr(IGraphicsContext*) + 223
15 ObjectModelLib.dylib
0x0106b256 ShuksanInit(IStartupScreen* (*)(), IPlugIn*) + 118
16 com.adobe.InDesign
0x00002842 main + 82
17 com.adobe.InDesign
0x000027c6 start + 54
Message was edited by: Peter Spier

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But I got a Wi-Fi button only to chose and connect the local network. I connected to my network and I can't use this connection
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Google is your friend.
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/1124164?start=0&tstart=0

Need to boot broken Mac-Mini using retail Snow Leopard 10.6 DVD

Hi,
In Summary:
==========
I have Mac Mini (late 2009) which does not boot anymore and I need to install Snow Leopard using retail DVD (version 10.6). The OS/installer from the DVD does not seem to boot either. I always very much appreciate the efforts of true geeks. So please, any casual beginner, please do not demoralize with something like "cannot be done" etc.
The complete story:
==================
The start of the problem:
1. All of a sudden, one fine day, on start up, my Mac Mini strated to shut itself down without no apparent reason to me. When trying to boot, it would show a progress bar for about 5 minutes - I am assuming that was disk-consistency check being performed. My best guess is that right after the use of Carbon-Copy Cloner (but I am not 100% sure) it all strated to happen.
2. Performed Mac's Disk-Util check and [Verify Volume] used to display "invalid directory item count, should be 31 instead of 29". Surface scan said disk hardware is 100% fine. Volume Repair never worked, since OS X was installed on the primary disk. I lost the DVDs that came with this Mac Mini, so the option to boot from that DVD and launch Disk Util etc. was not possible.
TechTool Pro - No Help:
3. Started googling and had to choose between [TechTool Pro] and [Disk Warrior], opted for TechTool Pro. Tried its bootable DVD only to learn that TechTool Pro cannot fix it. Again, it's surface scan suggested disk hardware is 100% fine. Sent the details to TechTool Pro support team, they couldn't help either after a couple of e-mails+data exchange. (How do I claim my lost money with TechTool Pro - suggestions appreciated as well).
Googling / Mac Forums:
4. Started looking into forums, learnt that someone had successfully repaired this problem using Ubuntu 11.04 install DVD (i.e., without installing the Ubuntu, but just using its 'try from DVD' feature). I had that handy, but forgot to disable HFS+ journaling before attempting to fix the problem. Anyway, attempting volume repair that way couldn't fix the problem as well. However this step took away my ability to boot from Mac.
5. However using Ubuntu's bootable disk, I could access Mac-HDDs contents - and was able to successfully back-up *all* my important data.
6. Googled and learnt that just attempting to boot using Ubuntu DVD can take away ability to boot using Mac bootable media - possibly due to EFI internals. Suspecting EFI is now corrupt, I tried other 'hacks' like:
6.1 eEFIt Boot Disk - which does not work at all,
6.2 Empire EFI w/ Chameleon - not sure how to proceed with options presented - trying either does not work,
6.3 Super GRUB2 - boots fine, but attempting to boot from Mac-HDD fails after a couple of seconds,
6.4 Boot-132 - boots fine, prompt asks for input, but then I cannot eject/replace the DVD due to Mac-Mini (lack of) design,
6.5 Ubuntu 11.04 / 11.10 - still boots fine - just that I cannot go into Mac-OS-X from here,
6.6 TechTool Pro bootable DVD - which used to boot fine earlier stopped to boot.
As you can see, none worked successfully. So I didn't yet try other popular rescue media - as I suspect that is not the direction I need to go into.
>> Looks like most of my problems are due to the fact that I have Mac-Mini which does not allow eject/replace of DVD from command prompt / out side of Mac-OS-X.
7. Tried emptying EFI partition, playing with EFI/Mac-OS partitions boot flags, Zapping the PRAM, nothing still allows me to boot either from Mac-HDD or any Mac-Bootable-DVD.
Current State:
8. Now while boot time, Mac displays a gray screen for a few seconds, and then a blinking prompt on black background. That's it!
Snow Leopard 10.6 Retail Install DVD:
9. Went to Mac store and bought this DVD only to witness that I can't boot from it as well. (This is a huge shocker, how is Apple able to sell these DVDs if these don't work on genuine MacMini itself. After all we are able to boot from and install Windows/Linux on a variety of Machines).
I am hoping for a very small step/fix that I am missing, since I can still see and access all Mac-HDD contents after booting from Ubuntu bootable DVD. However I am prepared for a good amount of exercise as well - assuming someone posts a valid/verified fix.
Things available right now:
==========================
A. Genuine Mac-Mini (Late 2009) who lost it's ability to boot either from its HDD or Mac-bootable DVDs (TechTools Pro, Mac OS X retail DVD)
B. Mac OS X 10.6 Retail DVD
C. NOT AVAILABLE - DVD that came with this Mac-Mini
D. Variety of rescue DVDs, listed in section 6 above
E. Another machine/PC with Ubuntu 11.04 - giving me ability to access internet
Thanks for reading.
Zita

I had a similar discussion recently with another user.
Your Mac mini (late 2009) originally came with Mac OS X 10.6.2 build 10A432 or build 10C2234 see http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1159 it would have come with an original install disc specific to your model of Mac which you could use to run Disk Utility from or to do a complete reinstall.
The retail boxed copy of Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) was originally intended for older Macs which had previously come with Mac OS X 10.5 or 10.4. It would have on it a version of Mac OS X 10.6 or 10.6.1 which would be able to boot these older Macs, but had no need to boot newer Macs which were released after the launch of Mac OS X 10.6 since all those newer Macs already shipped with their own discs.
So it is normal that the retail boxed Snow Leopard installer does not work on your model Mac mini. You should be using the one that shipped with your Mac mini instead. I am guessing you have lost it.
Assuming you have lost the Mac mini original disc, I can suggest the following options to try and workaround this.
If you have another Mac, an older Mac, one that will be bootable using the retail Snow Leopard install disc you have, you could do either of the following.
Connect an empty external GUID partitioned hard disk to this other Mac
Boot from the retail Snow Leopard installer
Install on to the external disk
Once the install is complete, update it using the combo update not the one via Software Update to Mac OS X 10.6.8. This will add all the newer drivers needed to allow it to work on your newer Mac mini. You can download this combo update from here http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1399
You can now disconnect the external drive and connect it to your Mac mini and boot from it by holding down the Option key when you turn the Mac mini on
or a similar process if you want to wipe the Mac mini and reinstall directly on to it
Boot the Mac mini in FireWire Target Disk Mode (see http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1661 )
Connect the Mac mini as an external hard disk to the other older Mac
Boot from the retail Snow Leopard installer
Install on to the external disk
Once the install is complete, update it using the combo update not the one via Software Update to Mac OS X 10.6.8. This will add all the newer drivers needed to allow it to work on your newer Mac mini. You can download this combo update from here http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1399
You can now disconnect the Mac mini and boot from it as normal
Note: While the Mac mini is connected in FireWire Target Disk mode to the second Mac, you could backup (if you don't already have a backup) any files you need to retrieve.
If you don't have a suitable second Mac you may have to either borrow someone else's, or get the help of an Apple Store if one is in your area.

Mac mini to 32" flat screen crt tv

I'm looking to start using my mac mini on my tv but I don't have a new "thin" lcd or plasma HD tv, I'm still using my older, large tv with a scart input at the back and composite video inputs on the front.
I'd prefer to hook the mac up to the scart at the back and wondered if the following adapter would do the trick,
http://store.apple.com/Apple/WebObjects/ukstore.woa/wa/RSLID?mco=4E04E214&fnode= home/shopmac/mac_accessories/videodevices&nplm=TK795
if so, do I need anything else? more leads? If not, then what's my best solution?
Any help greatly appreciated!
Many thanks
James

I went into the store and they sorted me out with the following lead
http://store.apple.com/Apple/WebObjects/ukstore.woa/wa/RSLID?mco=B5B972C0&fnode= home/shopmac/mac_accessories/videodevices&nplm=M9319
This did give me a signal & picture to the tv but the quality was awful and I never got past that! I'm guessing that this was my tv not the output from the macmini which obviosuly should be perfect, I just couldn't get the tv to format the signal to give a decent picture.

FINALLY! Mac mini to old Sony WEGA tv success!

After having tried several different setups I finally got it working.
My late 2009 Mac mini is now hooked up to my old 27” Sony WEGA Trinitron TV.
They magic/missing link was the “VGA to RCA/ S-Video/VGA Converter” from MonoPrice ($27.51).
I used a mini display port to VGA adapter ($13.47, but can get them cheaper) from my Mac mini to the converter and then from the converter to the tv using a standard composite (yellow RCA) cable. Then another cable from the Mac mini audio port to the red/white ports on the tv. Started up the Mac mini and all was good...almost.
The resolution on the tv just isn’t good for text, and it’s often difficult to read, but the main reason I’m using the setup is video. Hulu, YouTube, TWIT live, etc. All of these have picture quality equal to that of the tv hooked up to cable tv. I tried changing the Mac minis display resolution, but found the default setting of 1024 x 768 works best for video. I have a 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo iMac in my office. I just turned on Internet Sharing on the iMac and turned on Airport on the mini to get the wireless internet connection. No Base Station/Router needed. I have a bluetooth mouse, and an Apple wireless keyboard. I can now sit back on the sofa and enjoy!
This isn’t a permanent solution, but until I can upgrade the tv, it will do just fine.

Terry Jackson1 wrote:
where did you get the:
James Press1 wrote:
I used a mini display port to VGA adapter ($13.47,
is it apple branded or an off brand?
I bought it through amazon. NOT Apple branded. The seller was Global Source. There are other sellers on amazon that are less expensive, and some that are more expensive. I’ve heard of people having problems with some cables, so I didn’t want to go with the cheapest one, and settled on a mid priced cable.

How best to move user folder to a Mac Mini + external drive

I am streamlining my desktop computer setup. Whereas before I was using a PowerMac G5 as my primary desktop computer, I realize I am using my MacBook Pro more often, so in the interests of conserving space, I will be switching over to a Mac Mini connected to my AV system for hosting all my iTunes music, videos, media, photos, etc.
Here is where I need advice. My PowerMac has a lot more media on it than can fit on the internal hard drive of a Mac Mini. I have already secured a 1 TB external drive which will be permanently connected to the Mac Mini, but I am unsure as to how to best go about copying my data to it.
My initial thought was that I could move the iTunes music folder to the external drive using the library consolidation feature, and I could copy my iPhoto library to it, then point the respective applications to the new location. However, I want the external to act as my home folder where the OS looks for all my personal data, including movies, documents, etc.
I know there is a procedure for changing your home folder's location to an external drive, but because of the limited size of the Mac Mini's internal HD, I would like to use migration assistant when I first start using the Mac Mini. Should I hold off on moving the home folder until after I have migrated, or can it be done beforehand?
Anyone have any thoughts or ideas? Thanks!

Thanks for the procedure. It seems very easy, but I am wondering about the consequences depending on when I do it. For example, let's say I first copy my entire home folder to the 1 TB external drive, set up the PowerMac to use it as my home folder, then use migration assistant to import my user accounts, applications, and settings onto the Mac Mini. Will it try to extract the data from the external drive onto the Mac Mini's internal drive? There won't be enough room for everything.
As an alternative, I can move my iTunes library and iPhoto library onto the 1 TB external first, keeping the rest of my user data in its original location. Then it can fit on the Mac Mini, and I can do the migration, then move the home folder to the 1TB external once it's all up and running on the new computer.
Which will work best?
I had heard about people using a single drive as their home folder across multiple computers, but that is not the case for me. My MacBook Pro will become my primary computer, but I intend to keep it clear of media, whereas the MacMini will become my media server for my AV system in my living room. The 1 TB will be constantly connected to the Mac Mini, so there shouldnt be a problem with starting it up once the user folder location has been moved.

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