derryljh
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Q: How do I transfer mail, iTunes, Safari, etc from my 2008 MacBook running OS 10.5.8, to a new MacBook Pro (with Ethernet port) or a new MacBook Air?

I am replacing my 2008 Macbook that maxed out at OS 10.5.8, with a new MacBook Pro or MacBook Air.  The Pro has an Ethernet port, the Air doesn't.  I want to transfer all my application user data (mail, iTunes, Safari, etc) to the new Macbook that will be running El Capitan.  How do I do it?

MacBook, Mac OS X (10.5.8), 2008 Macbook

Posted on Dec 12, 2015 9:10 AM

by my ginger,Apple recommended
my ginger my ginger
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Which machine are you leaning towards? With the Air you would have to use ether WIFI or have the old drive on an external drive setup. The easiest way with a new Macbook Pro is to use migration assistant. Go to your Macbook in utilities and see it you have it. Here is a link about what you can do.  http://pondini.org/OSX/SetupLion.html It says Lion,but it applies the same .Here is what apple says.  https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204350 Be aware that some of the apps in Leopard will be obsolete in El Captian. It you transfer them, it can cause problems. I use the thought that if I can replace it with a download I do that. Or transfer, if there is an update for it.

Posted on Dec 12, 2015 12:11 PM

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    my ginger my ginger Dec 12, 2015 12:11 PM in response to derryljh
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    Dec 12, 2015 12:11 PM in response to derryljh

    Which machine are you leaning towards? With the Air you would have to use ether WIFI or have the old drive on an external drive setup. The easiest way with a new Macbook Pro is to use migration assistant. Go to your Macbook in utilities and see it you have it. Here is a link about what you can do.  http://pondini.org/OSX/SetupLion.html It says Lion,but it applies the same .Here is what apple says.  https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204350 Be aware that some of the apps in Leopard will be obsolete in El Captian. It you transfer them, it can cause problems. I use the thought that if I can replace it with a download I do that. Or transfer, if there is an update for it.