Daddyo11
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Q: how do i transfer an ibook from desktop to macbook pro

I have a second hand mac book pro and need to transfer my ibook files from a desktop to the laptop. How do I do it?

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.3)

Posted on May 20, 2014 5:30 PM

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Q: how do i transfer an ibook from desktop to macbook pro

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  • by K T,

    K T K T May 20, 2014 5:35 PM in response to Daddyo11
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    May 20, 2014 5:35 PM in response to Daddyo11

    Are you asking about iBooks Author documents/files or iBooks from the store, etc.?

  • by Kappy,Helpful

    Kappy Kappy May 20, 2014 5:36 PM in response to Daddyo11
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    May 20, 2014 5:36 PM in response to Daddyo11
    1. Connect the two via Firewire ports:Target Disk Mode.
    2. Use your local network and File Sharing.
    3. Transfer the files to an external drive or flash drive.

  • by CrankyBird,Helpful

    CrankyBird CrankyBird Jun 3, 2014 4:51 AM in response to Daddyo11
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    Jun 3, 2014 4:51 AM in response to Daddyo11

    If it's just one small book, eMail it to yourself, as an attachment.

     

    Open Apple mail.

    Open a new message.

    Address the eMail to yourself.

    Drag the book image onto the new message and it will be added as an attachment.

    Send the eMail to yourself.

     

    Open the eMail in your MacBook Pro.

    Click on the attachment and open it.

     

    This way you don't have to buy Firewire cords, that can be expensive and go to target mode, etc.

     

      * Note: Some providers don't like zipped books in the mail, so attach it in .pdf, .html, .lit form.

    ** Note: Some providers have size limits on eMail.    

                 If yours does, go with dragging the image onto a USB Flash Drive.         

                 Staples, Walmart, etc. sell the size you need for less than $ 5.00