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Q: Will Migration Assistant for OS 10.4 and OS 9.1 replace the OS and files?

I have 2 PowerBook G4s which I have used for different purposes. One has OS 10.4 and the other has OS 10.4 and OS 9.1. I would now like to replace everything on the one with only 10.4 with the stuff on the one that has 10.4 and 9.1.

 

Can I use Migration Assistant to replace everything including the system so that I will have both 10.4 and 9.1 on both computers (both computers will mirror each other)? 

OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.4)

Posted on Jun 23, 2013 9:19 AM

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Q: Will Migration Assistant for OS 10.4 and OS 9.1 replace the OS and files?

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  • by rccharles,Helpful

    rccharles rccharles Jun 23, 2013 9:32 AM in response to Herfy
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    Jun 23, 2013 9:32 AM in response to Herfy

    Migration Assistant moves only select files.  

     

    Target disk mode.

     

    If you have a second Mac computer, you may want to try to copy over as many files you can. One way is to use target disk mode.

    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1661

    http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=Mac/10.6/en/8443.html

     

    "Installing OS X 10.4 'Tiger' on DVD-Challenged Macs Using FireWire Target Disk Mode"

    http://lowendmac.com/misc/06/0710.html

     

    Here is a picture of  a firewire port:

    http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b6/IEEE_1394_Firewire_PCI_ Expansion_Card_Digon3.jpg/800px-IEEE_1394_Firewire_PCI_Expansion_Card_Digon3.jpg

     

     

    You need cloning software.

     

    Carbon Copy Cloner will copy your startup drive to an external  firewire drive.  You can boot from the external drive to verify that you have a good clone. When you upgrade your existing startup drive, you can at any time boot from your external drive and go back to your existing system.

    http://www.bombich.com/software/ccc.html

     

    SuperDuper is the wildly acclaimed program that makes recovery painless, because it makes creating a fully bootable backup painless. Its incredibly clear, friendly interface is understandable, easy to use, and SuperDuper's built-in scheduler makes it trivial to back up automatically. And it runs beautifully on both Intel and Power PC Macs!

  • by Herfy,

    Herfy Herfy Jun 23, 2013 10:24 AM in response to rccharles
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    Jun 23, 2013 10:24 AM in response to rccharles

    Can OS 9 be moved over to the other computer using target disc? If not I won't be able to read some files.

     

    Using cloning software sounds a way too complex for me.

  • by BDAqua,Helpful

    BDAqua BDAqua Jun 23, 2013 11:42 AM in response to Herfy
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    Jun 23, 2013 11:42 AM in response to Herfy

    Is there a reason you didn't update 9.1 to 9.2.1, then 9.2.2 so you can use Classic at least?

  • by Herfy,

    Herfy Herfy Jun 23, 2013 11:50 AM in response to BDAqua
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    Jun 23, 2013 11:50 AM in response to BDAqua

    When I check to see if there are any updates for my G4 with both OS 10.4 and OS 9.1 it says my software is up to date. Isn't 9.1 Classic?

  • by BDAqua,

    BDAqua BDAqua Jun 23, 2013 12:05 PM in response to Herfy
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    Jun 23, 2013 12:05 PM in response to Herfy

    At one breif period in time. 9.1 would work as Classic, (OS9 emulation under OSX, booting natively in to OS9 doesn't require it), but complained & requires 9.2.2 for full use.

     

    Here are all of the OS 9 updates:

     

    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1387

     

    You must first apply 9.2.1, then 9.2.2

  • by Herfy,

    Herfy Herfy Jun 23, 2013 12:33 PM in response to rccharles
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    Jun 23, 2013 12:33 PM in response to rccharles

    I'm going to try Carbon Copy Cloner 3.4.7 per your suggestion. Can I clone direct to my other computer or do I have to clone to a disc and then from the disc to the computer?

  • by rccharles,Solvedanswer

    rccharles rccharles Jun 23, 2013 5:35 PM in response to Herfy
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    Jun 23, 2013 5:35 PM in response to Herfy

    9.1 doesn't require any special software to copy.  You may have to "bless" the software after copying. Drag some file -- system suitcase ?? -- to the outside then inside of the folder.

     

    I suggest getting a firewire cable .  Boot up the target machine in firewire mode.  command + t if my memory serves me right. 

     

    as far as updates go, I doubt OS X reports a downlevel classic environment.

     

    Robert

  • by Herfy,

    Herfy Herfy Jun 24, 2013 12:28 AM in response to rccharles
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    Jun 24, 2013 12:28 AM in response to rccharles

    Thank you very much..i'll give it a try. I did find a web site which gives detailed instructions on using and restoring using CCC. I'm just not real clear on wether or not I need to reformat the target disc or target computer before I copy and restore. It looks like I can set it to merge or replace. I'm not real familiar with partitioning and I don't want to change any existing configuration. I have to verify the info I have on my target computer. I think I want to replace everything, including the system and apps. rather than merge.

  • by Herfy,

    Herfy Herfy Jun 24, 2013 12:39 AM in response to Herfy
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    Jun 24, 2013 12:39 AM in response to Herfy

    Can you explain having to "bless" the software after copying. Drag some file -- system suitcase ?? -- to the outside then inside of the folder.? What folder?

  • by Herfy,

    Herfy Herfy Jun 24, 2013 8:12 AM in response to BDAqua
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    Jun 24, 2013 8:12 AM in response to BDAqua

    Thank you, my only concern is that some of my old files and apps. will no longer be compatible.

     

    Also, i'm not familiar with how to update 9.1 on a computer with both 9.1 and OS 10.4 on it. Do I just select on the update and the right stuff happens or is there something else I need to do to make sure 10.4 is not affected. This is all new stuff to me.

  • by BDAqua,

    BDAqua BDAqua Jun 24, 2013 8:42 AM in response to Herfy
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    Jun 24, 2013 8:42 AM in response to Herfy

    You need to be booted from OS9.1 to apply the update, it should not affect the 10.4 install.

     

    Once downloaded, you then open & apply the download while in OS9.

  • by rccharles,

    rccharles rccharles Jun 24, 2013 9:42 AM in response to Herfy
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    Jun 24, 2013 9:42 AM in response to Herfy

    I would now like to replace everything on the one with only 10.4 with the stuff on the one that has 10.4 and 9.1.

     

    You indicate you would like to erase all files on the target machine.

     

    Macintosh-HD -> Applications -> Utilities ->Disk Utility

    Select the partition to erase. Notice the partition is indented under the volumn name.

    Click on the erase tab on the lower right.

     

    Picture 1.png

     

     

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    For "bless" see this article.

    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1929

  • by BDAqua,

    BDAqua BDAqua Jun 24, 2013 9:49 AM in response to BDAqua
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    Jun 24, 2013 9:49 AM in response to BDAqua

    Sorry, due to bug in Jive, need to post to see latest reply.

    EDIT: worked.

  • by Herfy,

    Herfy Herfy Jun 26, 2013 6:53 AM in response to BDAqua
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    Jun 26, 2013 6:53 AM in response to BDAqua

    Thank you for your patience and detailed explaination. When you mean booted from OS 9.1 does that mean that when I start up my computer in 10.4 and then open 9.1 I can then upgrade 9.1? Or, do I need to set the computer to open in OS 9.1 when I first turn it up? I've never done that.

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