Re: System migration to new computer

2019-05-08 Thread petercrisp
Thanks Alan, you're obviously under some time pressures but I would be keen to hear the outcome of your process that ultimately works for your transition - even if it is in a couple of weeks time. Good luck. Pete.  - Original Message - From: wamug@wamug.org.au To:"WAMUG Mailing List" Cc:

Re: System migration to new computer

2019-05-08 Thread Alan Smith
Hi Neil Just to clarify points about system migration. My understanding from reading, not practical experience, is that direct target mode will not work. Macbook Air is mid 2012 model with Thunderbolt 1 ports and no ethernet. Mac Mini is 2018 model with Thunderbolt 3 ports plus ethernet. Ti

Re: System migration to new computer

2019-05-08 Thread Neil Houghton
Hi Alan, Hmmm - not really what I have found. Obviously you cannot just clone the HD from one machine to a different computer model/vintage as many configuration files/systems are different. However, migration assistant allows you to select what you want to migrate anyway. At different

Re: System migration to new computer

2019-05-08 Thread Alan Smith
Hi Neil Good to read about your setup and rationale for backups. And advice about other actions. Most Apple KB and help files only explain the simple one computer scenario. You questioned why a direct mac to mac migration was not first choice. My favourite on-line Mac expert (Howard Oakley) lo