Help transfering my old iTunes library to new Mac

[johnobn]

Well I'm going to purchase an iMac to replace my old eMac and I have no idea how to transfer all my music to the new computer... besides creating back up DVD's. I own an external HD if that helps. My iTunes library is completely organized, I have artwork for about 90% of my music and everything is neatly organized from Artist to Albums. I was wondering if there's anyway I could transfer everything including all my Artwork which was a lot of work without having to start from square one. Any suggestions?

 

[GGJstudios]

Depending on the size of your library, you could either transfer wirelessly via a wi-fi network, use an ethernet cable or use the external hard drive.

 

[soberbrain]

If your iTunes Library folder fits in your external then it's just a matter of moving that folder from your eMac to your iMac.

http://www.macosxhints.com/article.php?story=20070130165510807

 

[spice weasel]

The external drive is certainly an easy way to do it. It can also be done over ethernet (just connect the two computers) or via firewire in target disk mode.