Transferring data

[Kris Paige]

First of all, thanks to everyone who's written to this list saying that 
their iMac DV was either dead or dying. I had to convince DH that 
computers have a "life expectancy" when used hard <as mine is>. Your 
emails helped, and the new G5 arrives tomorrow. I deliberately bought 
more computer than I'm currently using, as I expect to keep the 5 at 
least 4 years, and expect my competence to rise!

That said, what's the easiest, non-tech-involved, way for me to 
transfer data, etc from one computer to the other? I do have a Firewire 
cable and outlet on the DV. Can I just plug the two together and tell 
the new one to slurp up everything on the old one?

Second question: once the DV's data is safely on the 5, how do I go 
about scrubbing up the DV for donation? Links are appreciated!

Thanks for all the help!
Kris
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