Is it possible to use aMacBoock Pro as a hard drive for my iMac?

Is it possible to use aMacBoock Pro as a hard drive for my iMac?

Yes, if both machines have FireWire ports (400 or 800, they're both OK):
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1661
Probably (maybe?), if both machines have Thunderbolt ports and you have a Thunderbolt cable:
http://www.cultofmac.com/thunderbolt-target-disk-mode-requires-apples-special-ca ble-tip/103270
If the same port isn't available on both machines, I don't think so.

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