Clone core duo to core 2 duo?

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I recently killed my core duo macbook pro with a cup of tea. So i have today recieved a new core2duo version. I have backed up the old mac to an external drive using backup software.

So my question, can i just clone my old install over the top of the new one, i really don't want to re-install all my apps again!!

Cheers

Gareth
 

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You mean like a ghosting your HD to a Core 2 Duo? That should be fine.
 
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Personally I wouldn't do this, cloning a hard disk for the same machine would work, but doing so for a different machine might be problematic. Don't forget that OSX is specific to the machine it's delivered with.
 
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Ouch... I second the last comment.
 
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Can't you use the backup software to restore your user settings + documents + programs to the new computer?
 
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You could even have chosen the option to transfer all your files via Firewire cable during the set up process of your new MBP.
 
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I used the Migration Assistant to migrate everything from my MacBook Pro to a new Mac Mini (Intel) via Firewire 400 and it worked just fine. Just had to re-authorize iTunes and change the hostname.
-Dave
 

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