tackjibe

This question is probably an old one, but I couldn't find it in the FAQs.
When buying a new mac, is there a way to easily recreate everything from the old mac to the new mac? I know you can't just drag and drop. What is the procedure?

Tackjibe

SINC

How to use FireWire target disk mode

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Migration assistant is the way to go...
Mac OS X 10.4 Help: Using Migration Assistant to transfer files

Apple - Pro - Tips - Move All Your Stuff to a New Mac — Quick

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SINC

So, tell me, how is MA different from TM?

Here are the instructions for MA which tells you to use Firewire which is Target mode??

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winwintoo

If you're buying a brand new Mac, plug it in, turn it on and follow the bouncing ball.

Migrating from your old Mac is part of setting up your new computer.

Oh, step one is to make sure you have a firewire cable - the folks who sell you the new Mac will know what that is.

Margaret

tackjibe

ok, sounds simple. Things have changed. I remember destroying many of my files when I switched to OS X and thought I could just drag them over. If I have trouble I will be on here again.


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Niteshooter

Guess my question would be how old is the old mac?

One other way is to just write a CD or DVD with the files, you got your files and a backup all in one....

Personally I find FW disk mode sloooooow but then it could be macs that are too old....

Kevin

winwintoo

I seem to be the official family setup guru, and I've probably used the FW/target disk on 20 computers. It works like a charm. My only advice is do it right away. If you wait until after you've set up your new machine and got stuff going on it, you might run into some problems.

Margaret