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PPC to Mountain Lion

Since incompatible software will not open on a new imac I will be buying, would I be causing myself and the computer problems by simply transferring a clone of my PPC HD, OS 10.4.11, to the new iMac with the Setup Assistant?

I'm thinking it would be easier to delete the old operating system and apps that have no updates after the transfer.

Do all the incompatible software and system files get deposited into one folder; if not, is there an easy way to look for them? And are there any files/folders from the PPC that might not be in an incompatible folder that I should delete?

Posted on Feb 18, 2013 12:46 PM

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Paul Elson Author

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Feb 19, 2013 7:52 AM in response to stevejobsfan0123

steve,etc.,

Except Csound1 is saying don't install SL in a VM:

When you get the advice to install SL (Snow Leopard) in a (VM) Virtual Machine ignore it.

Do I misunderstand something in your reply---that Csound1 is recommending what MichaelLAX is suggesting:

I assume Csound figured he would do the same here.

Csound1

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Feb 19, 2013 7:56 AM in response to stevejobsfan0123

stevejobsfan0123 wrote:

Maybe I can clear up the confusion. Yes, Csound is recommending using Setup Assistant. MichaelLAX has recommended using Snow Leopard in a virtual machine (VM) in the past, in order to run Power PC applications. I assume Csound figured he would do the same here.

Actually I advised the exact opposite

Csound1 wrote:

You may be advised to install SL (for the PPC compatibility) in a Virtual Machine, some posters here think that it is the way to solve every upgrade issue (by immediately downgrading) I strongly advise against that route.

But it is early in the day yet

Feb 19, 2013 8:00 AM in response to Csound1

What I meant was , I assume you figured Mr. LAX would suggest the same here, which is why you were suggesting that he not do that, in case it was suggested.

Paul Elson Author

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Feb 19, 2013 8:01 AM in response to Csound1

Csound1, that's the way I understood you... not to install SL in a VM. Thanks for clearing that up.

Csound1

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Feb 19, 2013 8:03 AM in response to stevejobsfan0123

Ahh, I see (early in my day too)

Mr Lax is free to suggest any unsupported idea he has, I am free to advise everyone to ignore his suggestions 🙂

Paul Elson Author

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Feb 19, 2013 8:08 AM in response to stevejobsfan0123

steveetc,

Onward into the labyrinth!!!

But thanks for explaining, and for your time trying to help me make my transfer as easy as possible.

Paul Elson Author

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Feb 19, 2013 8:11 AM in response to Csound1

Csound1,

Irrespective of your time zone, I'm going to take your advice, and I thank you for your help.

MlchaelLAX

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Feb 19, 2013 8:24 AM in response to Paul Elson

For reasons that are beyond comprehension, a few Troll-like characters and their minions) go around this forum and throw mud on some of my posts here...

Now it seems they are throwing mud on posts in anticipation of posts that I have not yet made! It takes all kinds!

Here is a well thought out User Tip on migrating from PPC to modern Intel Macs; read that and ignore the static!

https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-2295

Paul Elson Author

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Feb 19, 2013 8:24 AM in response to MlchaelLAX

Thanks for your suggestions, Michael, and for the link. I don't think anyone will mind if I read it right now...

Csound1

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Feb 19, 2013 8:27 AM in response to MlchaelLAX

MlchaelLAX wrote:

For reasons that are beyond comprehension,

How are they beyond comprehension Michael, it seems clear to me that proposing solutions that have no official support and require hacks to make them work (for now) is foolish. What can't you comprehend?