Currently I am using an iMAC PPC with Leopard.

I am getting a MacBook Pro and Time Capsule/Time Machine.

What is the best way (i.e. sequence of steps) to transfer all my files from the PPC to the MacBook? Is there a way NOT to transfer Leopard in the process since the notebook comes with Snow Leopard? What maintenance, if any, should I do on the iMAC and/or the notebook before I do the transfer of files?

Any help you can provide would be appreciated . . . and, no, you will not insult me if you make this a really simple explanation. grin

Thanks.