I just purchased a macbook air and want to transfer files from my macbook (5 years old!). Can I transfer any of my software from one to the other?

Help!  Can I transfer my SPSS software to my new computer? How about End Note?
I just purchased a macbook air and need to move files, etc., from my old MacBook. 

Use Setup Assistant and a Time Machine backup of your old system. Details are described here.
http://pondini.org/OSX/Setup.html

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