Dual screen capabilities from powerbook to imac?

Hi, I am wishing to use my powerbook as a dual screen with my imac. How do I do this? Also, can I use my imac as screen for my powerbook? Just wondering what cables I need and how I can get this to work. Thanks!

Install ScreenRecycler, and use an Ethernet cable or other network connection between the computers.
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I decided upon a new system a few days ago, and seeing how the R6870 is a very nice card for a very nice price I decided upon that one, also keeping in mind the option to expand later in life using Xfire. I've been building my own systems since I was 12 so naturally I decided upon that. Preferring to spend an hour assembling the system over waiting two weeks for someone else to get around to it.
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MoBo: MSI G70A-G54
CPU: AMD Phenom II X6 (2.8Ghz)
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I'm working on a film and have captured to my powerbook G4 in FCP. I am now trying to transfer my scratch disk to either my iMac (intel 2.4GHz) or my Lacie HD extreme 500 GB / Lacie 250 GB.
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I haven't tried copying over my network yet but am reluctant to do this as firstly there is over 30GB of material and secondly I worry about the accuracy of a copy over wifi.
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/Home/Library/Application Support/iCal (copy the whole folder)
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/Home/Library/Preferences/com.apple.mail.plist (* This is a very important file which contains all email account settings and general mail preferences.)
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/Home /Library/Safari (copy the whole folder)
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/Home/Library/Application Support/WebFoundation/HTTPCookies.plist
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Credit goes to another forum user for this information.
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