I just got a PowerMac G5, DP 2.7 AGP (not PCI-X).

I'm still using a PowerMac G4 DA, with OSX 10.4.11, and lots of installed
bits and pieces (apps, tools, drivers, personal data, etc.).

I now have two possible options for setting up my new G5:
- Cloning my existing OSX partition (from the G4).
- Installing OSX 10.4.11 ex-novo, and then reinstalling/moving all the extra
stuff (a long and tedious process).

Obviously I'd rather use the first, since it would be fast and simple.
But I wonder if moving an OSX from a very different Mac could cause any
trouble.
Is there any reason for installing ex-novo, against simple cloning?

Another question: if I choose to installing ex-novo, will Migration
Assistant be able to transfer all the "extra" bits and pieces?
Or will there be something missing?

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