Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger: Peachpit Learning Series

Requirements for Using the Migration Assistant

The old Mac must:

• Be running Mac OS X version 10.1 or above.

• Have a built-in FireWire port.

• Support “Target Disk Mode.” Apple says that “most do.”

You'll also need:

• A standard FireWire cable long enough to reach between the two computers. Or move the computers so they can connect via the cable.

• An Administrator name and password (unless you're doing this during the Tiger installation).

Be aware that:

• This process will tie up both your Macs for hours!

• This process will not automatically migrate songs that you bought from the iTunes Music Store. If you want to migrate all of your songs, including those you bought at the Music Store, first deauthorize the old Mac:

   

  1.	Open iTunes.
  2.	From the Advanced menu, ...