.mac backup information

I am going to be purchasing a intel imac soon and am gathering info on how to best transfer my files from my powerbook G4 to the imac. I do use the .mac backup. Will I need anything besides .mac backup and will it be a easy process?
Thank You
Brutis
PowerBook G4 Mac OS X (10.2.x)

.mac backup needsd to be paid for. i know that there is a trial, but i don't know if the backup is a part of that. if it is, and that suits you - go ahead, but there is an app that comes with os x that allows you to migrate system preferences including apps and documents and pictures and videos...it is conveniently called migration assistant and it is in the utilities folder in the apps directory. you can also migrate across platforms - windows and such...hope that helps.

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Hi,
Use below procedure
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-Easily configurable for any single data item to numerous data items to be backed up
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