Thanks to all for responding. I dragged the music folder from Documents to the La Cie icon and the entire 10gig file was copied over. This was a main issue.
I downloaded CCC, but using it apparently isn't simple because after reading some of the Troubleshooting comments,I realized that a lot of mess can be created if not done properly. So for the time being I'll be satisfied with having my music saved, and read the info slowly before doing anything. I also copied over my desktop files and made an alias of the hard drive. When I know a bit more I'll copy the hard drive with CCC. I have an old 6gig hard drive removed from a Pismo when I switched to a 20gig. The larger HD failed, along with board also (I think) and I sold the unit as is to someone who tinkers. Most of the 6gig HD is filled with music. I'd like to copy it to the La Cie and then will move some of the music as desired to the 40gig internal on the G3 iBook. If I take the 6gig to a local Apple dealer, I guess that they'll insert the HD into a vacant machine and then transfer it to the La Cie. The shop charges $60 an hour. Any guesstimates about how much time it will take for this to be done (so that I can figure costs)? Is there another way to do this that is simpler? Thanks again, folks. Tivo ---------------- > On Thursday, February 12, 2004, at 02:36 PM, tivo wrote: >> One of the main reasons I purchased the external drive is for music > I just attempted the same thing... >> >> How can I tell if the music library is on the external drive? > I'm still working on this one...Parts of files show up here and there, > but not the whole transfer. Approximately 25 out of 85 gigs...I just > drag 'n' dropped my music folder. > >> As you can see, this is a first outing here and I don't have much info >> or >> understanding. Anything guidance would be appreciated. > My best advice is get multiple opinions before doing anything > irreversible. I just lost 1600 cds worth of music transferring from > Ipod to G4 and from to G4 to Lacie hard drive. I was using Ipod rip and > got a little lost when I couldn't make the files show up permanently, > meaning they would "load", but when I clicked on them they weren't > actually there (in Itunes). Luckily I own the original cds for the > music I lost, but two months of work, and some cool new stuff from my > Ipod is gone... > > Shayne Croy > Homer, Alaska -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
