Re: MDD 10.4.11 - transfer user info programs to Intel 10.6.8
On 2014-02-17 17:24, Bruce Johnson wrote: On Feb 17, 2014, at 1:37 PM, Dark_Mac darkwall...@fightfor.org wrote: Just remember, you cannot migrate a user account already exists on the target system; and it is the short user name that is matched, so simply changing the long name associated with an account won't work. That's the #1 error I've helped people with regarding Migration Assistant. It seems natural to create a user 'Joe' on a new system, then migrate all of 'Joe's' info from the old mac. That won't work. Bruce, Yes I remember you stating this before. I only have the Admin user on the system transferring to. Mike -- -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups G-Group group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to g3-5-list+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: MDD 10.4.11 - transfer user info programs to Intel 10.6.8
On Feb 16, 2014, at 7:14 PM, Dark_Mac darkwall...@fightfor.org wrote: What are my options here? The intel system uses SATA drives and I do have a USB to ATA HD drive adapter (OWC item again) so can connect HD from MDD to intel Mac via USB if that will work. Can I use Migration Assistant to move info from the USB connected drive? Yes. I've done that numerous times. Works like a charm. -- Bruce Johnson Wherever you go, there you are. B. Banzai, PhD -- -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups G-Group group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to g3-5-list+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: MDD 10.4.11 - transfer user info programs to Intel 10.6.8
On Feb 17, 2014, at 7:37 AM, Bruce Johnson wrote: What are my options here? The intel system uses SATA drives and I do have a USB to ATA HD drive adapter (OWC item again) so can connect HD from MDD to intel Mac via USB if that will work. Can I use Migration Assistant to move info from the USB connected drive? Yes. I've done that numerous times. Works like a charm. -- Bruce Johnson Bruce, Great then I have options to try this weekend. Work has other plans for me most of this week. :-) Regards, Dark_Mac -- -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups G-Group group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to g3-5-list+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: MDD 10.4.11 - transfer user info programs to Intel 10.6.8
On Feb 17, 2014, at 1:37 PM, Dark_Mac darkwall...@fightfor.org wrote: On Feb 17, 2014, at 7:37 AM, Bruce Johnson wrote: What are my options here? The intel system uses SATA drives and I do have a USB to ATA HD drive adapter (OWC item again) so can connect HD from MDD to intel Mac via USB if that will work. Can I use Migration Assistant to move info from the USB connected drive? Yes. I've done that numerous times. Works like a charm. -- Bruce Johnson Bruce, Great then I have options to try this weekend. Work has other plans for me most of this week. :-) Just remember, you cannot migrate a user account already exists on the target system; and it is the short user name that is matched, so simply changing the long name associated with an account won't work. That's the #1 error I've helped people with regarding Migration Assistant. It seems natural to create a user 'Joe' on a new system, then migrate all of 'Joe's' info from the old mac. That won't work. -- Bruce Johnson University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Information Technology Group Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs -- -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups G-Group group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to g3-5-list+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: MDD 10.4.11 - transfer user info programs to Intel 10.6.8
On Feb 16, 2014, at 6:14 PM, Dark_Mac wrote: I need some direction/help here. I have been able to determine that the Firewire ports on my DP 1.0GHz MDD 10.4.11 are dead. I purchased a cheap PCI card from OWC to get back firewire (based on recent emails in the firewire AWOL tread that the PCI card I added will not work). I need a way to move apps user's info, Mail, etc. to an intel based Mac running 10.6.8. What are my options here? The following Apple Support document describes a variety of transfer methods: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2664 Fabian -- -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups G-Group group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to g3-5-list+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: MDD 10.4.11 - transfer user info programs to Intel 10.6.8
On Feb 16, 2014, at 9:15 PM, Fabian Fang wrote: On Feb 16, 2014, at 6:14 PM, Dark_Mac wrote: I need some direction/help here. I have been able to determine that the Firewire ports on my DP 1.0GHz MDD 10.4.11 are dead. I purchased a cheap PCI card from OWC to get back firewire (based on recent emails in the firewire AWOL tread that the PCI card I added will not work). I need a way to move apps user's info, Mail, etc. to an intel based Mac running 10.6.8. What are my options here? The following Apple Support document describes a variety of transfer methods: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2664 Fabian Fabian, Thanks so much for the link to the apple support page. I will try it out, if have issues I will return. Regards, Mike -- -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups G-Group group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to g3-5-list+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
