[billanschell]

This is probably a pretty elementary question by this forum's standards, but I can't seem to find the answer anywhere else. Here's the scenario:

For many years I've been using a Mac G4, OS 10.4.3. I now have a Dual Core 2.66 Power Mac with Leopard on it. I'll be switching to the Dual Core, for obvious reasons. The Dual Core has a lot of applications on it that I'd like to keep. At the same time, I'd like to replicate my current Mac's setup - preferences, etc. - and transfer all its applications and files.

So: Does target disc mode, in the process of replicating the old computer set-up, delete any additional software on the new computer and/or reinstall the older OS?

If so, is there a good way to accomplish my goal using Migration Assistant? I'd prefer not to have to re-install all the old computer's applications if possible.

Thanks for your advice.

Bill

[mduell]

TDM just allows you to use your Mac like an external hard drive; it doesn't move any files.

Migration Assistant will move all your apps, files, and preferences. It's far from perfect, but it's an easy and decent first shot. If it doesn't work you can reformat/reinstall on your new Mac and do the migration manually.

[revMedia]

Originally Posted by mduell 

TDM just allows you to use your Mac like an external hard drive; it doesn't move any files.

Migration Assistant will move all your apps, files, and preferences. It's far from perfect, but it's an easy and decent first shot. If it doesn't work you can reformat/reinstall on your new Mac and do the migration manually.

Pretty much what mduell said. And AFAIK, the Migration assistant can use a computer in TDM to move files over.

[Simon]

Originally Posted by revMedia 

And AFAIK, the Migration assistant can use a computer in TDM to move files over.

Indeed it can.

It also works over Ethernet, wifi, and USB (ext. HDs) depending on the what kind of options your Mac offers.

[AKcrab]

10.4.3? Got a 'thing' against updates?

[SVass]

Originally Posted by billanschell 

This is probably a pretty elementary question by this forum's standards, but I can't seem to find the answer anywhere else. Here's the scenario:

For many years I've been using a Mac G4, OS 10.4.3. I now have a Dual Core 2.66 Power Mac with Leopard on it. I'll be switching to the Dual Core, for obvious reasons. The Dual Core has a lot of applications on it that I'd like to keep. At the same time, I'd like to replicate my current Mac's setup - preferences, etc. - and transfer all its applications and files.

So: Does target disc mode, in the process of replicating the old computer set-up, delete any additional software on the new computer and/or reinstall the older OS?

If so, is there a good way to accomplish my goal using Migration Assistant? I'd prefer not to have to re-install all the old computer's applications if possible.

Thanks for your advice.
Bill

I made a similar move two years ago and used Migration Assistant which allows one to transfer only the files and then reinstalled the Applications on my Intel MacBook Pro. It took a few hours; but, it worked well. sam

[offtheroad]

Originally Posted by revMedia 

Pretty much what mduell said. And AFAIK, the Migration assistant can use a computer in TDM to move files over.

I have two internal HD's with OS's on them. Can I just move app's and there pref's to the other HD with Migration Assistant?

[Simon]

Originally Posted by offtheroad 

I have two internal HD's with OS's on them. Can I just move app's and there pref's to the other HD with Migration Assistant?

Yes. For example running the system on HD1 you launch MA and select "From a TM backup or other disk". You then select HD2 and chose to migrate apps and prefs. That will copt those things from HD2 to HD1. But it will leave HD2 untouched and you'll still be able to boot from HD2.