How can I connect a LED Cinema Display to Intel-based iMac?

My iMac24" (Intel-based 2.8 Ghz Core 2 Duo) has a Mini DVI Output. The LED 24"Cinema Display has a Mini Display Port. Is there an adapter available to use the Cinema Display as an Extended Desktop?
Need help urgently! Thanks.

no 3rd party solutions available?
As I said, there are no converters available, from any source.
What makes the DisplayPort special compared to a MiniDVI?
You can read up on DisplayPort here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Displayport
That article lists some purported advantages.

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