Data migration problems using Firewire

Hi everybody, this is my first post.
I have just bought an Intel-based iMac 20" 2.4 GHz running Leopard.
I tried to transfer data from an old (year 2000) iMac DV 450 MHz running OS 9.0.4, connecting the two machines by Firewire ports and using the Migration Assistant.
Everything was OK, in the sense that the Firewire icon with HD of the old Mac was correctly displayed, but was completely empty (no file/folder in it).
At the same time the Migration Assistant seemed to be blocked on "waiting for disks appearing", with no possibility to continue.
Any advice on how to solve this problem ? Have I to allow more time for the files to appear, or something wrong happened ?
Thanks a lot for you help.

Hello Mongoi and welcome to  Discussions.
The new Intel's cannot connect with some of the older iMacs via Firewire. I had the same problem, so instead I connected the two via File Sharing (Connect to Server using the Intel to connect to my old G4) and moved things across manually.
Click on this link for some detailed information about the differences between your old and new system, keeping in mind you will need to move things across manually.
A Basic Guide for Migrating to Intel-Macs by Kappy
Have fun with your new iMac!
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