Material transfer - older to newer machine
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I just got a new “iMac”. — A 27 in. “duo”. Still in the box, still at the store.
And, I’m trying to gather as much information as I can, before shifting both my main focus, along with transfering, some portion of my main work at this point—(i.e. apps, files - general, plus larger catalogging of images)—from my older machine, to it.
I’m currently running OS 10.4.11, on an “eMac”. / - (w/ a full gig of RAM, plus a 300 gig HD.)
I’ve been told, that with using a fire-wire cable, I can transfer data from one machine to the other, with being guided where presented with the option/ opportunity to do so, where and when initially setting up my newer machine.
But, before I unpack my new machine, I’d like to find out - as much as can, more specifically, what’s possible - exactly, where considering this operation; .. if I elect to follow this line. — (Essentially, ... whether I can isolate all, of the material that I move over, and then, file it subsequently; .. which I would prefer. This, as opposed to its perhaps being routed to different areas - potentially, and “plugged in” to different things, more automatically - with my opting to follow this path; .. which I don’t, want.)
With this idea, I’m basically looking for some material online, which describes this process; .. i.e. the various options, more specific, it presents in fact.
This, or either perhaps, some simpler general guidance - relative to this idea, provided by someone here at this forum.
Of more incidental note - relative to this all above: I’ve got a 500 gig external HD - USB, set aside - also usable potentially, for whatever transfer of material.
Rm(richard583a)
Hi, when I get a new Mac this is what I do (5 family Macs)
Some of your 3rd party & other Apps will not run on the new 27"
I set up my Macs without Mig Asst. First set it up Out of Box, basic settings, I then Repair Permissions, then hopefully you use MobileMe -> you can Sync most of your Contacts, Bookmarks etc. etc..I then use the external HD to store my major files from the older Mac (sorting as required) & then you can dragNdrop onto your New Mac. 3rd party Apps will need Re-installing (CD-Rom or Internet)
You can also use your home network (if you have one) to accomplish some of the transfers..
I usually use the new Mac without to much on it for a few days, personalizing it to my requirements.
After that after each big transfer I run Repair Permissions...L
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