Acer osx Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 I'm impressed with os x, it even runs quick on my 1.7ghz celeron hackbook. so, I will soon be purchasing a macbook pro. can I use the migration assistant to copy my programs, folders etc? btw the hackbook has no firewire but I do have a wireless network. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/181218-migrating-from-hackbook-to-macbook/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drakulix Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 It should work if you don't have any osx86 things in your folders you want to copy. Like sleepwatcher in your home folder, etc. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/181218-migrating-from-hackbook-to-macbook/#findComment-1232990 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonestonne Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 it might not work quite like migration assistant, but using a wireless network should allow you to transfer files and folders. i had to use it between linux and osx in VMWare, i networked my external drive so i could access it in VMWare with osx to install software for my iphone. i think if you get a USB cable for computer to computer connections, you should be able to do it though, i don't think it's limited to firewire, i think you just wouldn't be able to mount and boot off the connected laptop. i could be wrong though, i've never tried it that way. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/181218-migrating-from-hackbook-to-macbook/#findComment-1232999 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acer osx Posted August 23, 2009 Author Share Posted August 23, 2009 it might not work quite like migration assistant, but using a wireless network should allow you to transfer files and folders. i had to use it between linux and osx in VMWare, i networked my external drive so i could access it in VMWare with osx to install software for my iphone. i think if you get a USB cable for computer to computer connections, you should be able to do it though, i don't think it's limited to firewire, i think you just wouldn't be able to mount and boot off the connected laptop. i could be wrong though, i've never tried it that way. Cheers, hadn't thought of usb - that should work and be quicker than wireless! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/181218-migrating-from-hackbook-to-macbook/#findComment-1233183 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Descalzo Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 I've used Migration Assistant, and it works. I did it without firewire, but I used an external HD instead. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/181218-migrating-from-hackbook-to-macbook/#findComment-1233283 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacaman1 Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 i used the same method also ( external hard disk ) and its work perfect sacaman Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/181218-migrating-from-hackbook-to-macbook/#findComment-1261778 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eovnu87435ds Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 I'm impressed with os x, it even runs quick on my 1.7ghz celeron hackbook. so, I will soon be purchasing a macbook pro. can I use the migration assistant to copy my programs, folders etc? btw the hackbook has no firewire but I do have a wireless network. I am not all too familiar but I believe you can. Unless you did an EFI emulation and was able to install a vanilla, unmodified version of OSX, I would be cautious, and hope that the migration assistant does not bring over the modified kexts, etc. I don't see that happening, but it is just something to keep in mind Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/181218-migrating-from-hackbook-to-macbook/#findComment-1266503 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marclh Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 You can use an Ethernet cable to transfer your files. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/181218-migrating-from-hackbook-to-macbook/#findComment-1275870 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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