I am replacing my G3 iMac running OS10.3.9 with a G5 iMac running OS 10.4.
Q1: Is it better to install new software (Mozilla e.g.) and just copy
in the Preferences folders, or should I transer the application and the
preferences....(or does it not matter?)

Q2: Is the copy protection of purchased iTunes music going to cause me
problems? I am hoping I can just delete the bundled iTunes ("rm
itunes.app" ought to work in Terminal) and then copy my iTunes version over.

all advice appreciated,
GW

Geoff Welsh wrote:
> I am replacing my G3 iMac running OS10.3.9 with a G5 iMac running OS 10.4.
> Q1: Is it better to install new software (Mozilla e.g.) and just copy
> in the Preferences folders, or should I transer the application and the
> preferences....(or does it not matter?)
>
> Q2: Is the copy protection of purchased iTunes music going to cause me
> problems? I am hoping I can just delete the bundled iTunes ("rm
> itunes.app" ought to work in Terminal) and then copy my iTunes version
> over.
>
> all advice appreciated,
> GW
answering my own question1;
I needed to plug the new machine into the internet, download Mozilla,
then lauunch it. Then quit. At that point a new folder was created in
the Library for it. In a sub directory of that, I copied in everything
from my G3 via a USB flash drive.
Works like old!!
GOD this iMac 20" screen is HUUUUUGE!
GW

Geoff Welsh wrote:
> I am replacing my G3 iMac running OS10.3.9 with a G5 iMac running OS 10.4.
> Q1: Is it better to install new software (Mozilla e.g.) and just copy
> in the Preferences folders, or should I transer the application and the
> preferences....(or does it not matter?)
>
> Q2: Is the copy protection of purchased iTunes music going to cause me
> problems? I am hoping I can just delete the bundled iTunes ("rm
> itunes.app" ought to work in Terminal) and then copy my iTunes version
> over.
>
> all advice appreciated,
> GW
answering my own question1;
I needed to plug the new machine into the internet, download Mozilla,
then lauunch it. Then quit. At that point a new folder was created in
the Library for it. In a sub directory of that, I copied in everything
from my G3 via a USB flash drive.
Works like old!!
GOD this iMac 20" screen is HUUUUUGE!
GW