Re: Problems trying to use an iTunes folder (library) from Mac OS 10.5.8 (Leopard) in OS 10.10.5 (Yosemite)

2015-11-23 Thread mkehoe
Well, today with help from Apple Support, we were able to upgrade the library files to work on our iMac running Snow Leopard. When I have time on Wednesday, we'll try to connect this external drive to the Mac Mini running OS 10.10.5 Yosemite. It involved changing the file extension on the

Re: Problems trying to use an iTunes folder (library) from Mac OS 10.5.8 (Leopard) in OS 10.10.5 (Yosemite)

2015-11-22 Thread mkehoe
Bruce - Thanks for sharing your ideas. I hope to spend some more time on it on Monday. I'll report my progress. Mira -- -- 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

Re: Problems trying to use an iTunes folder (library) from Mac OS 10.5.8 (Leopard) in OS 10.10.5 (Yosemite)

2015-11-21 Thread mkehoe
By the way, Apple Care is free to everyone through Christmas, not just those who purchased new devices. On Friday, November 20, 2015 at 10:34:37 PM UTC-6, Diane wrote: > > Please forgive my top posting as I'm on my phone. I've been wanting to > research this myself. > > I had 2 machines, a G4

Re: Problems trying to use an iTunes folder (library) from Mac OS 10.5.8 (Leopard) in OS 10.10.5 (Yosemite)

2015-11-21 Thread mkehoe
Hi Diane - I would hold off on wiping the older machine until you are certain you can access your iTunes library from your other computers. Here is what I've learned so far: I have been in to the Apple Genius Bar twice, and have had one lengthy session with Apple Care over the phone. It

Re: Problems trying to use an iTunes folder (library) from Mac OS 10.5.8 (Leopard) in OS 10.10.5 (Yosemite)

2015-11-21 Thread Bruce Johnson
On Nov 21, 2015, at 10:45 AM, mkehoe > wrote: We have a G4 iBook running Tiger, and and a late 2009 iMac running Snow Leopard. One thought is (with the help of Apple Care) to incrementally upgrade the iMac one OS at a time, and upgrading the

Re: Problems trying to use an iTunes folder (library) from Mac OS 10.5.8 (Leopard) in OS 10.10.5 (Yosemite)

2015-11-20 Thread dianed143
Please forgive my top posting as I'm on my phone. I've been wanting to research this myself. I had 2 machines, a G4 running Tiger and an 08 unibody MacBook running I believe ML. I've had iTunes in the G4 since the beginning of time and backed up the phone and iPad to it (until I had to

Problems trying to use an iTunes folder (library) from Mac OS 10.5.8 (Leopard) in OS 10.10.5 (Yosemite)

2015-11-17 Thread mkehoe
*Problems trying to use an iTunes folder (library) from Mac OS 10.5.8 (Leopard) in OS 10.10.5 (Yosemite)* G4 power Mac MDD 1.25 Ghz dual finally gave up due to a failing graphics card. My current challenge: my large iTunes folder and media are on a 750G drive that was internal in the G4.