New iTunes library does not appear

I've just got my new MacBook Pro and want to move my iTunes library to the new Mac. Followed the article about this (http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300173) except i used Firewire to move the iTunes folder. After replacing the iTunes folder on the new Mac with the one from the old Mac i start iTunes. BUT the program still uses the wrong library. I also tried restarting the Mac.
One more question: In the iTunes-folder in my old Mac there is a folder called "Previous iTunes Libraries" containing 3 files: "iTunes 4 Music Libray", "iTunes 4 Music Library (Old)" and "iTunes Library 2005-9-15". Do I need theese or can they be thrown away?
MacBook Pro Mac OS X (10.4.6)
Powerbook G4 Mac OS X (10.4.7)

The problem seems to be your songs have not been added to your library. Use either drag & drop or File->Add to Library.
In regard to the Music Library files, use your own discretion after reading these:
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