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migration-assistant is a program to import documents and settings from Windows XP and Linux to Ubuntu and is included as part of the Ubuntu desktop CD installer.

It currently supports importing the following:

• Bookmarks from Internet Explorer, Opera, and Firefox.
• E-mail account information from Outlook Express and Evolution.
• Instant messaging accounts from Pidgin, AIM Triton, and Yahoo.
• User accounts from Windows XP and Linux.
• User pictures, wallpapers, documents, music, and photos from Windows XP.

The following features are planned for a later release:

• Importing to Kubuntu.
• Importing from Windows Vista.
• Importing from Mac OS X, including files and settings from:
  • iPhoto
  • Photo Booth
  • Mail
  • Safari and Camino
  • Dashboard widgets
• A stand-alone desktop application.
• Importing to a writable CD or Internet server.
• Importing wireless access point lists.
• Importing Desktop files.
• Importing Thunderbird and Outlook settings as well as all PIM data from supported email applications.
• Importing web browser data such as proxy settings, saved passwords, Firefox plugins, and cookies.
• Importing fonts.