Q: I want to transfer the data from old eMac to new-ish intel iMac. Before I do, I should disconnect internet, yes? Can I just pull t ... I want to transfer the data from old eMac to new-ish intel iMac. Before I do, I should disconnect internet, yes? Can I just pull the modem's cable out of the computer? more
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Jun 21, 2014 12:06 AM in response to Terence Devlinby Read1,Why wouldn't I? I have to disconnect the internet from the old computer to plug it into the new one eventually, anyway. Maybe I should have used a gentler verb to indicate what I want to do?
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Jun 21, 2014 10:45 AM in response to Read1by a brody,https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-2295 Explains how to work it. And yes places like http://www.macsales.com/ offer Firewire 6 pin to 9 pin connectors which can be connected to the Thunderbolt/Firewire adapter of modern Macs or just plain Firewire 800 port on older iMac Intels.