Move to Mac

Moving Files from previous Mac

• Moving files from your older Macintosh to a new one tips
• http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=25575

Option 1)

• Use a 6pin to 6pin firewire cable in FireWire Target Disk Mode.
• http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=58583
• FireWire Macintosh Models
• http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=58207
• Macintosh Computer Specifications
• http://www.info.apple.com/support/applespec.html

Option 2)

• Crossover Cable
• Connect Crossover Cable to Ethernet Ports on your Macs –
• See Option 4 step a and b to setup file sharing
• Apple products that require a crossover cable
• http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=42717

Option 3)

• Burn to CD -if old computer doesn't have CD burner, go to option 4 or 5.
• Mac OS 9 Burn to CD
• http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=58804
• MacOS X - How to Burn to CD
• http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61339

Option 4)

• Create a small Ethernet network.
• Get an Ethernet hub/router - connect Ethernet cables from both Macs to Ethernet hub/router.
  • a. Go to System Preferences on new Mac and go to Sharing - start personal file sharing
  • b. Go to old Mac Control Panels; Open AppleTalk; select connect via Ethernet from popup menu;
• Open TCP/IP control panel; connect via Ethernet (popup menu is selected); close the TCP/IP window and select save. Go to Chooser from Apple menu; select Apple Share - your new iMac should show up. Copy files to new Mac
• Ethernet hubs are nice if you have other Ethernet devices (laser printers, etc.)
• Ethernet Hub $32 or so, 2 Ethernet cables - $12

Option 5)

• Buy a USB jumpdrive and copy files from old Mac that has USB on to it, then insert into new Mac and copy files to new Mac.

Option 6)

• Migration Assistant
• http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=25773
• For Macintosh computers that had 10.1 or higher and have FireWire connection

Option 7)

• MavDisk
• http://www.mnsu.edu/its/techservices/mavdisk/instructions/connecting/mac/

Option (8)

• .MobleMe account

Related

• FireWire 400mbps
• http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=30520