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How are you transferring files?
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I booted up the old computer in target disk mode, and moved everything I wanted over by Firewire. Really fast.
I like starting clean so I don't transfer any of my stuff 
But Firewire's a good option. I also like ad-hoc wireless for small files.
But Firewire's a good option. I also like ad-hoc wireless for small files.
Dell--->PB
I used a friend's iPod to transfer everything across. I didn't really have much stuff at the time.
PB/iMac
When the family got an iMac I transferred most of my stuff across via a wireless network.
I used a friend's iPod to transfer everything across. I didn't really have much stuff at the time.
PB/iMac
When the family got an iMac I transferred most of my stuff across via a wireless network.
Peyton said:
I just copied over the whole iTunes directory to the new mac via filesharing using my ethernet connection. Started iTunes. No problem. iTunes did need to connect to the iTunes store to authorise my new computer to play purchased music.
If you are no longer using the old mac, once your itunes works on the new mac don't forget to de-authorize it from your itunes list !
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for me, I installed ultra vnc on my pc. i also have a no-ip account and i installed that program on my pc as well.
if i'm home, i will use safari and type 192.168.1.100:5800, and i will be able t control my computer. handy for me because i don't need to be at my desk all the time. while controling, there's an option to transfer files.
i use Guitar to compress my files to tar and transfer them all in one go. the transfer can transfer one file at a time. it can't batch.
i can also recieve a file the same way.
even when i'm not at a network, and using a wifi in a plaza, i can type my no-ip dynamic address, "somthing"@no-ip.info:5800, and it will take me to the same control as on lan network.
so, i can transfer any file from my pc wherever i am.
and i have an ibook, and a pc by the way.
it saves me the hassle of setting up a network, shared folders, privacy, capatibility, and all that networking annoyances. i can never get networking and transfering files right.
if i'm home, i will use safari and type 192.168.1.100:5800, and i will be able t control my computer. handy for me because i don't need to be at my desk all the time. while controling, there's an option to transfer files.
i use Guitar to compress my files to tar and transfer them all in one go. the transfer can transfer one file at a time. it can't batch.
i can also recieve a file the same way.
even when i'm not at a network, and using a wifi in a plaza, i can type my no-ip dynamic address, "somthing"@no-ip.info:5800, and it will take me to the same control as on lan network.
so, i can transfer any file from my pc wherever i am.
and i have an ibook, and a pc by the way.
it saves me the hassle of setting up a network, shared folders, privacy, capatibility, and all that networking annoyances. i can never get networking and transfering files right.
mad jew said:Apple made a guide on how to transfer your music library using your iPod. It might come in handy.
Would it be faster to use iPod than 10/100. I have a 512 shuffle, which means I would have to move around 9 times. I could also use a direct 10/100 or 54mbps wirelss? What d'you guys suggest?
Josias said:Would it be faster to use iPod than 10/100. I have a 512 shuffle, which means I would have to move around 9 times. I could also use a direct 10/100 or 54mbps wirelss? What d'you guys suggest?
Well, the iPod has faster transfer speeds but if you have to keep filling and emptying it, then I think the ethernet cable will be faster (and certainly easier) in the long run.
I have a 40GB iPod, so I don't even think twice about using it for file transfers.