Connect two Intel iMacs with Ethernet

I wish to transfer files between two Intel iMacs running 10.4.9. I have a suitable ethernet cable I think. I tried to follow an illustrated article online and got as as far as using GO>ConnectServer. The resulting dialogue box 'sees' the other computer and I am then asked to enter my password as a registered user. The login password happens to be the same for both machines but the passwork is not accepted.
I have tried to connect as a guest, but this only gives me a drop box that refuses to open because of insufficient privildges.
Rather confused now. Any suggestions from those more enlightened please??
New 17 and 24 iMacs   Mac OS X (10.4.9)  

Alan
Sounds like your connected with file sharing on, you stated "I have tried to connect as a guest, but this only gives me a drop box that refuses to open because of insufficient privileges." this is typical by default when attempting to "view" another's Drop Box over a network. Have you tried transferring a file by dragging it into the others Drop Box?
In the Get Info did you click on the lock to enable you to change permissions?
If it is a network problem, are the computers in range of each other to create a wireless network? (New 17 and 24 iMacs, Wireless card?)
"All this may be a 10.4.9 problem"
Hard to say. My dealings with 10.4.9 can be read on this thread http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=4271334#4271334 Forgive my antics, I was a bit steamed at the time
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