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One way to migrate an iTunes collection to another drive
Careful using symlinks and aliases to stuff in your ~/Music/iTunes directory. Some apps expect the actual files and folders to be there, especially the XML file. Also, your com.apple.iApps.plist may not update correctly. This prefs file contains pointers to various iApp databases. If it doesn't update correctly, other apps may have trouble getting info from the correct XML file and you'll wonder why.
One way to migrate an iTunes collection to another drive
I agree Rob about the caution. Several apps such as Awaken (alarm clocks) and various iApps may rely on the iTunes folder. I have learned a couple of lessons along the way. First, as indicated above, have a second, if even small iTunes folder in place on your system even if it is not your main iTunes folder. To potentially circumvent any problems. Second, the Option key at iTunes start up has an interesting feature to it. iTunes/OSX remembers the last iTunes folder opened. As long as you launch into and out of the proper iTunes library there should be no problems. If you do this prior to opening other apps that may rely on it I have not run into any problems.
One way to migrate an iTunes collection to another drive
I understand all of you guys' concerns about using aliases. I have used them in the past, and you are right...some apps just don't like 'em. |
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