Transfer data/apps to newer Mac
Hi Experts,
I'm not too familiar with Mac's and their inner workings but I need to transfer data and programs from one to another.
One is an older 800mhz G5 running OSX 10.4 - the newer one I will transfer data to is a mac mini core duo 1.66ghz running 10.4.
I have a few things I hope a Mac enlightened individual can clarify for me
Should I upgrade the mac mini to snow leopard? I want to if it's a good idea based on what else I want to do here
The newer system is a donation and this is being done for a non-profit, so I've created a new user, deleted the old on the mac mini - should I do anything else for cleanup to get it ready/cleaned up for use?
I've read a bit about using the migration assistant to transfer data/apps but I've read people have problems when doing it from PowerPC based -> Intel based? I looked at my options for doing this and with 10.4 it looks like I'm limited to using a firewire cable for this?
And if I do the migration assistant, apps are supposed to move over as well? There is photo shop on the old mac that we would like to see moved over if possible.
Trying to figure out what the best course of action is and in what order - upgrade to Snow Leopard first, then do transfer, or vice versa?
Also, I would like to be able to do this remotely utilizing Logmein for remote connectivity and transferring across Ethernet if possible.
Let me know if you need any more information please.
Thanks!
I'm not too familiar with Mac's and their inner workings but I need to transfer data and programs from one to another.
One is an older 800mhz G5 running OSX 10.4 - the newer one I will transfer data to is a mac mini core duo 1.66ghz running 10.4.
I have a few things I hope a Mac enlightened individual can clarify for me
Should I upgrade the mac mini to snow leopard? I want to if it's a good idea based on what else I want to do here
The newer system is a donation and this is being done for a non-profit, so I've created a new user, deleted the old on the mac mini - should I do anything else for cleanup to get it ready/cleaned up for use?
I've read a bit about using the migration assistant to transfer data/apps but I've read people have problems when doing it from PowerPC based -> Intel based? I looked at my options for doing this and with 10.4 it looks like I'm limited to using a firewire cable for this?
And if I do the migration assistant, apps are supposed to move over as well? There is photo shop on the old mac that we would like to see moved over if possible.
Trying to figure out what the best course of action is and in what order - upgrade to Snow Leopard first, then do transfer, or vice versa?
Also, I would like to be able to do this remotely utilizing Logmein for remote connectivity and transferring across Ethernet if possible.
Let me know if you need any more information please.
Thanks!
Dave Baldwin
This article http://9to5mac.com/2011/02/26/10-7-lion-drops-support-for-powerpc-applications/ says that Snow Leopard requires Rosetta to run PowerPC apps. Lion 10.7 won't run them at all.
ASKER CERTIFIED SOLUTION
membership
This solution is only available to members.
To access this solution, you must be a member of Experts Exchange.
ASKER
Thanks for the info - thats good to know regarding Snow Leopard.
eoinosullivan - great answers, thanks a lot. I'm going to try the Carbon Copy Cloner, but won't be able to until Feb 4th - 5th, so I'll give you an update then on how that works.
Is this the "secure overwrite" that you reference: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3680 ?
I did know about disk utility and have done both the verify and permission check - they both came out ok.
I know it will depend on how many apps/how much data they have but do you have enough experience with Carbon Copy Cloner to give me a rough idea of how long it takes based on amount of data?
eoinosullivan - great answers, thanks a lot. I'm going to try the Carbon Copy Cloner, but won't be able to until Feb 4th - 5th, so I'll give you an update then on how that works.
Is this the "secure overwrite" that you reference: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3680 ?
I did know about disk utility and have done both the verify and permission check - they both came out ok.
I know it will depend on how many apps/how much data they have but do you have enough experience with Carbon Copy Cloner to give me a rough idea of how long it takes based on amount of data?
ASKER
Cancel that last question - should have read the faqs first :)
Any thoughts on cleanup/tuneup post migration? Do disk utility and permissions again?
Any thoughts on cleanup/tuneup post migration? Do disk utility and permissions again?
Post migration you can re-run a permission repair but all should be OK. It'll do no harm!!
On the secure erase .. yes that article explains ,.. if you've time the 7 pass erase is fine for most circumstances and will take several hours ... it'd take forensic tools to recover even partial data after that.
On CCC make sure to get a PPC compatible version to run on the older Mac as the latest versions won't work. They are available on the same website.
On the secure erase .. yes that article explains ,.. if you've time the 7 pass erase is fine for most circumstances and will take several hours ... it'd take forensic tools to recover even partial data after that.
On CCC make sure to get a PPC compatible version to run on the older Mac as the latest versions won't work. They are available on the same website.
ASKER
great - will let you know once I've run this
ASKER
This worked great! Thank you.
Only blip was photoshop didn't move over successfully, kept getting error upon opening...
Not a big deal though, they could work without it.
Only blip was photoshop didn't move over successfully, kept getting error upon opening...
Not a big deal though, they could work without it.