Hello, I'm moving to another country and I can't take my computer with
me (exporting computers to this country is restricted but you can buy
them there once you're in there).  So what I would like to do is
somehow transfer files and programs (like Word, Palm, this flashcard
program, etc.) to this new computer.  What's the best way of doing
this and how do I do it?  I heard I can transfer programs onto a USB
storage device and then reinstall it on the new computer but how do I
do this? Or is there some kind of internet service that allows me to
download my programs onto it, and then I can log on and download it to
my computer?
 I understand this might be a lengthy answer so you can direct me to
articles that show me how to do this, thanks.

The easiest way would be to take a Hard Disk.

If you can consider taking in a USB Storage Device then why not a Hard Disk?

Depending upon the size of your files, you could burn it on a DVD
(which is the cheapeast method). Actually, you can even make an image
of your harddrive and store it on multiple dvd's and just recover it
on new computer. In effect, your new computer will become a mirror
image of your old computer.

REgards,
Shane

but be aware that this will not allow you to transfer installed
programs or windows itselt. Your old harddisk ist not likely to boot
up in a new computer correctly. It can. But that is sheer luck. So
take your original software (Word etc.) with you.
Or consider yousendit.com to send it to yourself.

good luck

If your files are not that big, you might want to consider getting a
USB thumbdrive as it is small and compact. There is a 2GB thumbdrive
in the market currently

Hi.

Well, I recommend you a USB Hard Disk, because it's simple, it's cheap
and it's very portable.

Go to a informatic shop and buy it. Buy a USB Hard Disk with 120
Gigabytes minium, because you'll can transfer more files in the
future.



When you have a USB Hard Disk, connect the USB cable to your computer
(you can do it with your computer ON), and go to "MyPC". You'll see a
new unit drive in your PC.


A DVD Recovery system doing images of your Hard Drive is a bad option!
Why? Because your new computer will have other devices and properties,
and if you install the Hard Drive image from another PC, your new
computer will say "nooooooooo....". It's like install a Ford Car's 4x4
Motor in a Renault Car