What cable should I use to transfer data from an early 2008 MacBook to a new MacBook Pro?

Just purchased a new MacBook Pro. Need to transfer data from my Early 2008 MacBook. What cable should I use?

Firewire with a Thunderbolt.Firewire adapter.
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MD464ZM/A/apple-thunderbolt-to-firewire-adapte r
Ciao.

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