Switch over to Imac

My wife has a PPC mini; I just ordered a new IMac to replace it. I want to be sure I transfer her system to the new one so here' what I have done so far:
Used CCC to make an image on the external HD being used by TM
Here's what I think is the next step:
1) connect the external HD to the new machine
2) using DU, restore the image on the external to the new Imac
Is this the right procedure?
Will this procedure overwrite whatever is on the new system?
I forgot to mention I'm doing it this way because I'm going to give the mini to my dd while she's visiting for Thanksgiving and won't have it available (unless Apple is quicker than they said) when the new system arrives.

You most definitely do not want to copy a System from a PPC computer to an Intel computer and, in general, you don't want to copy the System from one model of computer to another. (I've seen reports that Leopard is Universal so a system installed on a PPC computer will work on an Intel computer and vice versa, but still, there are too many reasons not to do it.)
What I recommend is that you copy only the data and that you reinstall the programs on the new computer. Don't even try to copy your wife's entire home directory because there are preferences you probably don't want to copy over.
Note: you will have to delve into the Library folder to retrieve her bookmarks, address book data, and email (if she is using Mail). Keep the old mini connect for a couple days because she'll probably find things here and there that she didn't get moved over properly.
I know, this is inconvenient but it is the safest way and will save you and your wife a huge amount of grief.

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On the iMac open System Prerferences > iCloud
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On the iPad, tap Settings > iCloud
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How do I know what OS I have on my iMac? I've used it as a PC for years and need to switch over but I may be out of date with current software. I think I read Lion somewehere....? OS 10.5.8

Click on the Apple icon at the top left of your menu bar, then About this Mac.
OS 10.5.8 is Leopard. Lion is 10.7
As for upgrading:
Start by checking if you can run Snow Leopard:
Requirements for OS X 10.6 'Snow Leopard'
http://support.apple.com/kb/SP575
The OS 10.6 Snow Leopard install DVD is available for $19.99 from the Apple Store:
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573/mac-os-x-106-snow-leopard
and in the UK:
http://store.apple.com/uk/product/MC573/mac-os-x-106-snow-leopard
but nobody knows for how long it will be available.
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http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1399
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4479
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4759
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Upgrading from Snow Leopard to Lion or Mavericks
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         1. iMac (Mid 2007 or newer) — Model Identifier 7,1 or later
         2. MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum, or Early 2009 or newer) —
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         3. MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer) — Model Identifier 3,1 or later
         4. MacBook Air (Late 2008 or newer) — Model Identifier 2,1 or later
         5. Mac mini (Early 2009 or newer) — Model Identifier 3,1 or later
         6. Mac Pro (Early 2008 or newer) — Model Identifier 3,1 or later
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You can purchase Lion at the Online Apple Store. The cost is $19.99 (as it was before) plus tax. It's a download. You will get an email containing a redemption code that you then use at the Mac App Store to download Lion. Save a copy of that installer to your Downloads folder because the installer deletes itself at the end of the installation.
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Hello Bernhard, Hello Holger,
many thanks for reply and providing these valuable information's.
The nZDM Concept is already known to me but it doesn’t answer all our questions.
Please let me explain a little more in detail.
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all Hardware (Server, Storage, etc.) as well not covered by nZDM
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PI Federation – An Overview
among others Page: 27
Business Continuity: Central PI integration Server with redundant Integration Server to be used in controlled switch over scenarios when upgrading or patching.
or
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Many thanks in advance!
Regards,
Jochen

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