Brand New iBook + FireWire, no Data Transfer

Using Startup Assistant, I tried to transfer data from my old PowerMac G4 (10.3.9), but it doesn't restart as required while holding down the "T" key -- it goes thru the regular start-up process instead. Also tried alternative FireWire. Does a firewall or lack thereof on the old computer matter? Need the data!

elf, Welcome to the discussion area!
Which Power Mac G4 do you have? Is it compatible with FireWire target disk mode?

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