I would like to use my IMAC (early 2006) as a monitor for my macbook pro. Is it possible?

Is it possible to use as a monitor for a macbook pro an IMAC (early 2006)?

There's no direct input, but ScreenRecycler and Air Display both allow you to use any networked computer as additional display. I haven't tried either but perhaps one of them would work for you.
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