Pilsbury Posted June 11, 2004 Share Posted June 11, 2004 MacFixIt has learned that the just-announced updated Power Mac G5 models are the first to include Apple's new "System Migration" feature. Apple's website states: "Apple simplicity lets you add a Power Mac G5 to your creative studio without days of downtime configuring a new system. The new Mac OS X setup assistant helps you effortlessly move user accounts, system preferences, documents and applications from an old Mac to a new Power Mac G5 -- and the transfer is FireWire fast." This feature evidently works in the following manner: On first boot, you're given the opportunity to connect a FireWire cable between your new G5 and your old Mac. The Setup Assistant walks you through various types of files on your old Mac -- user folders (and accounts), applications, system add-ons, etc. -- and lets you choose whether or not to transfer them to your new G5. The Setup Assistant then proceeds to transfer the appropriate files and completes the setup process. As moving from an old Mac to a new one has always been one of the biggest hassles involved in upgrading your computer system, we welcome the concept behind this new feature; we're anxious to see how well it performs in real-world use. Screenshots and more info at http://www.macfixit.com/article.php?story=20040609135313868 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted June 11, 2004 Share Posted June 11, 2004 Nice idea, It can be annoying swapping large chunks of data between machines, then you forget some, amongst dashing back and forth - sure will make things easier! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadishTM Veteran Posted June 11, 2004 Veteran Share Posted June 11, 2004 Very nice indeed, a much more simpler version of the "Files and Settings Transfer Wizard" in XP. Radish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macman87 Posted June 12, 2004 Share Posted June 12, 2004 the one annoying thing about getting a new comp is transfering you settings in to a new comp and thats been solved :) thanks to apple oh also, maybe its a beta for something in tiger? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PureEdit Posted June 12, 2004 Share Posted June 12, 2004 Sweet idea. And it uses target disk mode, so no configuration is needed on the old computer. oh also, maybe its a beta for something in tiger? I bet tiger will include this as well. Would be cool to add network support to it also, then you can use it to import files from PCs (Think of things like Docs, Email, Adressbook...). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTallack Posted June 12, 2004 Share Posted June 12, 2004 Incredible. Almost makes me want to buy a new G5. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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