Can I Export Address Book contacts from OSX 10.5.8 to OSX 10.4.11

Is the information compatible between Systems and which Folders hold the details?
Any help gratefully accepted.

Found the Answer in another Posting! Export them as Vcards!! Works perfectly. Thanks you.

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