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Migration DVD and CD Sharing update available
Apple has released Migration and DVD/CD Sharing Update 1.1. While Software Update states that the update is recommended for all users, the support page lists the MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008) and MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2008) as the affected machines. According to Apple, this update "... provides enhanced customization capabilities and improved performance for migration over FireWire, ethernet, and wireless networks."
This update is 11.1MB in Software Update. If you experience any trouble after installation, let us know.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Edicius said 8:53PM on 10-16-2008
I downloaded and installed this update, but I seem to be having trouble finding my firewire port on my new MacBook.
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smokeonit said 9:04PM on 10-16-2008
firewire, LOL... the new macbook owners won't love as loud as me...
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Neil said 9:29PM on 10-16-2008
This is on the install DVD of the new MacBook/Pro. It tells you to put the disc in your OLD Mac to install this which then enables setup assistant to copy data from your old Mac using Ethernet instead of FireWire.
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Roybertito said 10:13PM on 10-16-2008
So like over an ethernet network or ethernet cord connected between both computers?
eatmoreramen said 9:44PM on 10-16-2008
THIS IS EXCELLENT.
I have the 2.53 new MacBook Pro, and for some reason, the migration assistant was being really funky last night when I was trying to migrate over.
Hopefully if anyone else had the problem, this might fix it
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STP_Steve said 2:51AM on 10-17-2008
Migration software is a very, very good idea.
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Bonobo said 4:11AM on 10-17-2008
FYI: This was also offered to my mid-2006 17" MBP
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dzhiurgis said 4:58AM on 10-17-2008
Downloading update. Machine - "OLD" MacBook Air :)
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Eric said 8:33AM on 10-17-2008
I have a 17" MacBook Pro. Nothing in the updates.
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peteyx said 12:01PM on 10-17-2008
I did a TimeMachine update on my 2.0Ghz MacBook yesterday AM. Used that image to migrate to my new 2.4Ghz Pro. What I got was a TM backup from several months ago. Go figure!?!
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Felix Jung said 12:53PM on 10-17-2008
I just updated my 3.1 MacBook Pro and after the update my Mac crashed and now it's seems to remain in that state.
Software Update crashed after the update and all other apps became irresponsive, I couldn't reboot either. So I turned off my Mac, Booted again and now I can't launch any app, not even the Finder, shutting down won't work either and after doing a hard restart again my Mac will show the same symtoms...
Hands off!
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Rich said 1:28PM on 10-17-2008
Update what? I have a Powerbook, and I've never installed this Migration Assistant. Why would I want this, considering the new shiny-screen portables now compete with V-Tech?
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Dom Barnes said 4:51PM on 10-17-2008
I have a 2007 Macbook Pro and this update just popped up. Installed and no issues. Woo for my Firewire port, 400 and 800!
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haven hamilton said 4:58AM on 10-18-2008
how fast is Ethernet to Ethernet?
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Anon said 9:28AM on 10-20-2008
@Felix_Jung - The same thing happened to me. My machine is only useable when booted into safe mode. Of all days for this to happen, I have a deadline today. *sigh*
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Calum said 7:40AM on 10-21-2008
So boot from your most recent clone, and you're golden...
B T said 6:25PM on 10-23-2008
for some reason, although i'm informed that an itunes update is available, when i click ok to download a message comes back that my software is up to date.. i know it is not for the itunes application. i cannot get the new version to download.
what's wrong?
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jack said 12:19AM on 10-25-2008
A new MacBook you say?...
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nick said 2:05AM on 11-12-2008
Has anyone had a problem with burning cds or dvds after installing migration. I cant burn anything at all. I keep getting an unknown error. Migration and Airport extreme were the last updates i installed.
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John said 1:19PM on 12-02-2008
I've just tried to burn an audio CD via iTunes for the first time since installing this update. Whereas previously I had no issues with any brand of disc, I now -everytime - get an error reporting 'the attempt to burn a disc failed'. I've tried unsuccessfully with two brands of discs and at different speeds. Nothing works. Of course, it could be coincidence that this problem has occured, although I suspect not. Further experimentation lies ahead, although in the meantime I'd be appreciative of any advice.