I just bought a macbook pro. I currently have a G4. What is the best method to move all my data to my new computer?
My main concern are songs that I imported from cd's.
Don't use migration/setup assistant. Going from a PowerPC G4 to an Intel-based system is best handled outside of migration assistant. It's not difficult (I've done several of these conversions).
See this Apple user guide: https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-2295
In addition, see this thread, about half way down, pick up Cornelius's post: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2195685?threadID=2195685&tstart=0
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Look at my network.
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Good school.
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Thanks and have a good dayTake a look at this link, particularly "What gets transferred, and to where?" when Windows Migration Assistant is used.
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4796
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Tunes: How to move [or copy] your music to a new computer [or another drive] - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4527
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Downloading (using iOS or computer) past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store - http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2519 - enabled with iTunes 10.3 and newer; not available in all countries; apps, books (not audiobooks), music, t.v. shows, and movies (some - not all studios have permitted this). Movies currently available in the USA only. Downloading previously purchased movies and TV shows requires iTunes 10.6 or later. Discontinued items not available. For items not included in the iCloud list (e.g., ringtones), or locations or computer systems where iCloud is not (yet?) available, you only get one download per fee paid. Apple notes it is your responsibility to back up your purchases.
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