technicalpickles · August 2, 2011 04:27 · Aug 2, 2011 · Aug 2, 2011 · Aug 2, 2011 · Aug 2, 2011
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+Motivation
+----------
+
+Shiny new MacBook Air, and I wanted to do this install from scratch (no TimeMachine recovery), but still get the good stuff from my old laptop. Also, rsync is awesome.
+
 Prepare old computer
 ---------------------
 
 On old computer, from iTunes: `File ->  Library -> Organize Library` and check `Consolidate files`.
 
-After this looks like it finished (would be displayed in status area, i.e. song progress), *quit iTunes*.
+After this looks like it finished (would be displayed in status area, i.e. song progress), **quit iTunes**.
 
 In `System Preferences`, go to `Sharing` and make sure `Remote Login` is enabled.
 
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 Prepare new computer
 ----------------------
 
-*Quit iTunes.*
+**Quit iTunes.**
 
 Backup existing files, just in case:
 

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 The result
 -----------
 
-Your new computer should have all these things:
+Open iTunes on your new computer, and you should have all these things:
 
  * Music
   * Playlists

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+Prepare old computer
+---------------------
+
+On old computer, from iTunes: `File ->  Library -> Organize Library` and check `Consolidate files`.
+
+After this looks like it finished (would be displayed in status area, i.e. song progress), *quit iTunes*.
+
+In `System Preferences`, go to `Sharing` and make sure `Remote Login` is enabled.
+
+Make note of this computer's IP address. You can use `/sbin/ifconfig` or the `Network` preferences.
+
+
+Prepare new computer
+----------------------
+
+*Quit iTunes.*
+
+Backup existing files, just in case:
+
+    cd ~/Music
+    mv iTunes iTunes.bak
+
+rsync in boss like fashion:
+----------------------------
+
+Remember that IP address from earlier? Let's pretend it's 192.168.1.4 for demonstration.
+
+On new computer:
+
+    cd ~/Music
+    rsync -av --delete 192.168.1.4:Music/iTunes .
+
+Now wait, and have a glass of scotch.
+
+The result
+-----------
+
+Your new computer should have all these things:
+
+ * Music
+  * Playlists
+  * Song plays
+  * Ratings
+ * Videos
+ * Syncability with iPhones/iPods
+
+Troubleshooting
+---------------
+
+The first time I tried this, it didn't recognize anything in the Library. Not sure if these matter, or if the second run was just luckier. In any event, these are things I tried, and are reflected above when it's pretty likely to have helped:
+
+ * Tried to add existing Library to itself. Cancelled partway through
+ * On old computer, exported Library using `File -> Library -> Export Library`
+ * Added --delete to rsync run
+ * Made sure iTunes wasn't running during rsync