Can't transfer files from mini mac (10.4) to new imac

While setting up my father's new imac, the imac suggested selecting send files "to your new computer" ,or something to that effect, from the Migration Assistant in the mini. The only options on the mini were to transfer files from another computer to the mini. The mini is running system 10.4.11
Do I need to upgrade to system 10.5 before I can transfer the files?

I have a dsic for 10.5; do you think it will help if I install it? How else can I update Migration assistant?
I do not have access to a Mac with 10.4 on it to test this. However, It certainly would not hurt to upgrade the OS, and it might help.
Good luck.

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