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mdavey
Feb 14, 2006, 07:35 AM
Hi,

Has anyone come across any good references or documents describing how to move from a PPC Mac to an Intel Mac while preserving as much data and configuration as possible?


PrOeliuM
Feb 15, 2006, 12:52 PM
http://www.apple.com/macosx/features/setup/ ?

It seems as if the setup assistant will manage just fine for most people.
CANEHDN
Feb 15, 2006, 02:51 PM
Or if you have .Mac. That transfers most of your current settings over.
mdavey
Feb 15, 2006, 03:36 PM
It seems as if the setup assistant will manage just fine for most people.

That works between Intel and PPC? Kewl! So all I need is a 6-pin Firewire cable. Thanks for your reply :D
~Shard~
Feb 15, 2006, 03:50 PM
I might have an extra 6-6 FW cable lying around. Do you have one, or were you thinking of buying one?
Darwin
Feb 15, 2006, 04:03 PM
That works between Intel and PPC? Kewl! So all I need is a 6-pin Firewire cable. Thanks for your reply :D

That brings up a question for me, are the Intel Macs capable of connecting to PPC Macs via Target Disk Mode which is a feature in the firmware

Im guessing it would be on both systems
mdavey
Feb 15, 2006, 04:08 PM
I might have an extra 6-6 FW cable lying around. Do you have one, or were you thinking of buying one?

That is very kind of you - I think it must be about the only computer cable I don't have ;). I have a local independent computer store near me with a fantastic stock (and customer service) and good low prices, I'll pick one up from there. Thanks for the offer all the same, I appreciate it!
~Shard~
Feb 15, 2006, 04:11 PM
That is very kind of you - I think it must be about the only computer cable I don't have ;). I have a local independent computer store near me with a fantastic stock (and customer service) and good low prices, I'll pick one up from there. Thanks for the offer all the same, I appreciate it!

Hey, no worries, just thought I'd offer. :)