Connecting two macbooks

I'm trying to connect two macbooks via firewire to share files. How do I do this?

1) Turn off the Mac in which you wish to transfer data FROM.
2) Connect each Mac with the firewire cable.
3) Turn on the computer in which you wish to transfer data TO.
4) Turn on the Mac that you wish to transfer data FROM while holding down the "T" button.
5) The firewire icon will appear on the computer screen.
6) Transfer away.
Any questions? Feel free to ask.
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well ... although the jacks right and getting the occasional question and found that was not what I was looking for:) but I took it that if I was looking for anyway:)
this
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but not the way I wanted but it works, what is important ... one would have to try it to see such, but I really thank you!
bueno... aunque revisando los conectores bien y haciendo una que otra pregunta e visto que no era lo que estaba buscando pero me llevo a lo que si estaba buscando de todas formas
esto
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