iTunes transfer

hammerguy12 · hammerguy12 #1 (**permalink**)

12-04-2010, 09:46 PM

Hi All:

I am trying to transfer my itunes and photos from a dieing iMac G5 (panther) to my iBook G4 (tiger).

I've connected the two computers by the ethernet cable, clicked share from the system etc. my laptop shows the older computer but is "unable to connect".

Anyone have an idea what I am missing?

Thanks,
Hammerguy

chas_m · chas_m #2 (**permalink**)

12-05-2010, 12:45 AM

Not sure, but Firewire Target Disk Mode would work more simply, so I'd suggest you do that if you have a FW cable handy.

hammerguy12 · hammerguy12 #3 (**permalink**)

12-05-2010, 01:30 AM

Hi Chas, thanks for the reply. I am not much of a computer whiz...where would I find the firewire target disc mode would be...or how to start it up. Any direction would be appreciated.

chas_m · chas_m #4 (**permalink**)

12-05-2010, 03:16 AM

Sorry, should have included this:

How to use and troubleshoot FireWire target disk mode

And in case you're wondering, yes your computer meets all the specs. This trick has been around for over 10 years, so the "requirements" are fairly moot anymore.

chas_m #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 22, 2010 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 13,705 Mac Specs: 2009 MacBook Pro, Black speakers, Black Benq second monitor, black iPhone 4, Black 2012 iPad, etc.	12-05-2010, 12:45 AM Not sure, but Firewire Target Disk Mode would work more simply, so I'd suggest you do that if you have a FW cable handy. Cheers, chas_m -- My essay for switchers and newbies
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Member Since: Jan 22, 2010 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 13,705 Mac Specs: 2009 MacBook Pro, Black speakers, Black Benq second monitor, black iPhone 4, Black 2012 iPad, etc.	12-05-2010, 03:16 AM Sorry, should have included this: How to use and troubleshoot FireWire target disk mode And in case you're wondering, yes your computer meets all the specs. This trick has been around for over 10 years, so the "requirements" are fairly moot anymore. Cheers, chas_m -- My essay for switchers and newbies
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Member Since: Dec 04, 2010 Posts: 2	12-04-2010, 09:46 PM Hi All: I am trying to transfer my itunes and photos from a dieing iMac G5 (panther) to my iBook G4 (tiger). I've connected the two computers by the ethernet cable, clicked share from the system etc. my laptop shows the older computer but is "unable to connect". Anyone have an idea what I am missing? Thanks, Hammerguy
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