Data Transfer (Newbie Question!)

kitjv · kitjv #1 (**permalink**)

10-27-2007, 05:19 PM

These are a couple of newbie questions so I beg your indulgence. I just ordered a new Macbook Pro 2.4GHz w/ Leopard installed. I want to clone all of the data on my desktop iMac 1.25GHz (running Tiger) to the new MBP. In other words I want to end up with the same identical files/apps on both computers.

(1) Is it best way to do this with SetUp Assistant or Migration Assistant using a Firewire cable between the computers?

(2) Can I assume that Tiger (on the iMac) will NOT transfer since the MBP would already have Leopard installed?

Thank you very much. Also, if you have any other suggestions, I would appreciate it.

goobimama · goobimama #2 (**permalink**)

10-27-2007, 10:15 PM

The Migration Assistant is really good at transferring all your files and settings. Just a few clicks and it's done. Only your files and settings get transfered, the OS itself will remain the same.

kitjv · kitjv #3 (**permalink**)

10-27-2007, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goobimama

The Migration Assistant is really good at transferring all your files and settings. Just a few clicks and it's done. Only your files and settings get transfered, the OS itself will remain the same.

Excellent. Thank you.

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kitjv #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 10, 2007 Posts: 74	10-27-2007, 05:19 PM These are a couple of newbie questions so I beg your indulgence. I just ordered a new Macbook Pro 2.4GHz w/ Leopard installed. I want to clone all of the data on my desktop iMac 1.25GHz (running Tiger) to the new MBP. In other words I want to end up with the same identical files/apps on both computers. (1) Is it best way to do this with SetUp Assistant or Migration Assistant using a Firewire cable between the computers? (2) Can I assume that Tiger (on the iMac) will NOT transfer since the MBP would already have Leopard installed? Thank you very much. Also, if you have any other suggestions, I would appreciate it.
	QUOTE Thanks

goobimama #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 28, 2006 Posts: 2,542 Mac Specs: iMac Core Duo 20", iBook G4, iPhone 8GB :)	10-27-2007, 10:15 PM The Migration Assistant is really good at transferring all your files and settings. Just a few clicks and it's done. Only your files and settings get transfered, the OS itself will remain the same.
	QUOTE Thanks

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