Christ Reynolds
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I know many of you already know about this feature, but I wanted to share my experiences. I'm using Firewire target disk mode to transfer my data from my Mac mini to my new Mac Pro (quad core 2.66, what a step up!). This feature is just another thing that Apple has done right. It's not that big of a feature, until you need it, and it becomes huge.
When you want to transfer data from one computer to the other, restart the destination computer, and hold down "T" while restarting. When you see a large Firewire icon, connect the two machines with a Firewire cable. The desktop of the source machine will have the destination machine's volumes mounted on the desktop. My Mac Pro has 3 hard drives in it, and all 3 were mounted within seconds. Icons and all. Copy your data, and you're done! This is a great little feature. Link Removed Apple's documentation on how to use this feature.
On a side note, this Mac Pro is a beast. I bought it with my educational discount, and during tax free weekend in Massachusetts. I don't think I've ever seen any computer as well designed as this machine. It's a tank. The door is thick and heavy, and it feels like I have a serious machine. Incredibly easy to add hard drives and memory. Oh yeah...the performance is outstanding. I love this thing.
CJ
When you want to transfer data from one computer to the other, restart the destination computer, and hold down "T" while restarting. When you see a large Firewire icon, connect the two machines with a Firewire cable. The desktop of the source machine will have the destination machine's volumes mounted on the desktop. My Mac Pro has 3 hard drives in it, and all 3 were mounted within seconds. Icons and all. Copy your data, and you're done! This is a great little feature. Link Removed Apple's documentation on how to use this feature.
On a side note, this Mac Pro is a beast. I bought it with my educational discount, and during tax free weekend in Massachusetts. I don't think I've ever seen any computer as well designed as this machine. It's a tank. The door is thick and heavy, and it feels like I have a serious machine. Incredibly easy to add hard drives and memory. Oh yeah...the performance is outstanding. I love this thing.
CJ