Moving "profile" and bookmarks from ibook to powerbook?

I just bought a 15 powerbook after loving my ibook for the last two years. My question is how can I move my files from my ibook to the powerbook so I can keep my bookmarks AND my log-in passwords for website log-ins?
Of course I'd like to bring my email with me but I think I will import those from the application entourage (don't throw anything at me. I've tried Mail but really think its lacking in features that I enjoy in Entourage including the built in calendar that I've used for several years now). I can simply import using shared files once I get my powerbook online and allow file sharing on my ibook.
But what files/folders do I need to drag into the powerbook to make sure my bookmarks and log-ins/passwords are imported too. Is there a trick or a source I can read before I get started?
thanks for your help!

The Migration Manager is the best way to transfer all of your applications, documents and settings from the iBook to the PowerBook, but if only want to transfer specific files, then you will have to move them from the iBook to the PowerBook manually. Your passwords are stored in the keychain file on the iBook in ~/Library/Keychains. You will need to make a copy of that file and add it to the list of keychains on your PowerBook as described in Mac Help:
Adding an existing keychain file to your keychain list
If you have a keychain file from another computer, you can add the keychain to your keychain list.
Open Keychain Access, located in /Applications/Utilities.
Select Edit menu >Keychain List.
Click the Add button, then locate the keychain file and click Open
You can transfer your Safari bookmarks manually, as well, by copying the Bookmarks.plist file in the ~/Library/Safari folder on the iBook and placing the copy in the same location on your PowerBook.
Good luck.
Tuttle
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