On 19/12/05 14:58, "Andre Ruegg" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hello list, > > I have just received a new 15² PowerBook and am wondering how to best > transfer the contents of my iBook G3 to the new laptop. The iBook is > currently running OS 10.3.9. > > I will then need to transfer my wife¹s system from a firewire drive to the > iBook. Her system is at OS 10.2.8. If at all possible I would also like to > update the iBook to Tiger with the install disks from the new PowerBook. > > Any and all suggestions would be greatly appreciated. > > We are rebuilding after losing just about everything after hurricane > Katrina. > What exact contents are you talking about here? If only data, then make sure you create your account on the new PowerBook exactly as it is on your iBook. You can then transfer your preferences from the Preferences folder in the library folder in your home folder on the iBook. If you have too many applications on the iBook that you would rather not reinstall on the PowerBook, you could clone your iBook disk onto the PowerBook disk but you would need to make sure that your PowerBook can boot from 10.3.x. Also, you might lose some provided applications on the PowerBook. You should be able to restore them from one of the DVD you got with it, though. Not sure you will be able to install the OS from the system DVD that came with the PowerBook. Apple has put a little protection that usually prevents you from installing on any other model of Mac except the one you purchased. It's not too hard to defeat but you need to be aware of it... -Laurent. -- ======================================================================== Laurent Daudelin Developer, Multifamily, ESO, Fannie Mae mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Washington, DC, USA ************************ Usual disclaimers apply *********************** -- 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:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com> 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/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
