Help! Migration Assistant -- USB??

[Mike-intosh]

I'm trying to transfer files from my old MacBook (white) to my new MBP. I dont have the necessary FW or even an Ethernet cable.

Is it possible to transfer between computers with a USB cord? I dont care about the length of time, I just need it done.

Thank you!!!

 

[sickmacdoc]

I have never heard of an option to transfer via USB over the years. Looks like a trip somewhere local to buy a FW or Ethernet cable (WalMart?-- Best Buy and such are way overpriced) or waiting for a cheap online cable to be delivered!

 

[Consultant]

No not possible. However you can do it via ethernet cable.

 

[emotion]

Ethernet's the new way to do this.

I'm not sure an ethernet to firewire adapter would work that well. The adapters you see are just for network testers I believe.

 

[cube]

I understand the only thing he is missing is a 9-to-6 pin FireWire cable.

 

[sickmacdoc]

I understand the only thing he is missing is a 9-to-6 pin FireWire cable.

Or an ethernet cable since that option is available via Migration Assistant also.

 

[JavierDiaz4]

Can't you use the same ethernet cable from your DSL/Cable internet? Or are you still on DialUp? Or just go to you next door neighbor and ask if you could borrow some Sugar and an Ethernet cable.

 

[cube]

Or an ethernet cable since that option is available via Migration Assistant also.

Yes but the previous poster started talking about the mythical ethernet/FireWire converter, which he wouldn't need even if it were not possible via ethernet.

 

[Mike-intosh]

thank you everyone!!

now another problem.... MA saying that I can only put info ON TO my PREVIOUS Macbook, not transfer TO another computer. In other words, the Macbook seems to be a one-way street, so to speak.

How can I fix this?