On Dec 21, 2013, at 11:52 AM, Bruce Johnson wrote: > > On Dec 21, 2013, at 4:24 AM, Geke <gevangaste...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> >> @Greg: I guess what you say about copying over the OS is about Apple's Drive >> Utility. But CCC can clone system disks independent of what the Mac is >> booted from. > > You can use the ‘Restore’ function in Disk Utility to clone any drive mounted > on the system to anything other than the boot volume. > > <http://www.amazon.com/USB-SATA-5-25-Cable-Adapter/dp/B000YJBL78> is a must > have tool for anyone doing things like this. Use restore to clone the 250 to > the 500, then use it to restore the 40 to the 250, pull the 40 install the > 500 and boot. > > -- > Bruce Johnson
A few years ago when I bought a Mac Mini, I also purchased a SATA/IDE to USB 2.0 Adapter. I haven't used it much but it is a godsend when I need it! -- -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "G-Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to g3-5-list+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
