Transferring old files from Tiger to new Mac without using disc

[ast281]

Hi,

I just bought a new MacBook Pro. I'm trying to transfer my files from my old computer, which uses Tiger, to the new computer. But I can't use CDs because my computer is dented and the CD drive is closed (it asks me to insert Mac OS X Install DVD into my old computer).

Thanks

 

[spinnerlys]

You can either use an ethernet connection (network via cable) or start the old Mac in Target Disk Mode (TDM - hold down the "T" key after the start up sound until the following symbol appears) and connect them via Firewire (you might need a Firewire 6 pin to 9 pin cable).

With both connections you can use the Migration Assistant to transfer your old account and Applications to our new Mac.

Have a look around this forum via MRoogle, as this is one of the more frequent questions and will have already been answered in more detail than in this post.