File and settings transfer

I want to transfer files and settings from a MacMini Intel using Tiger 10. 4.11 to a new MacMini 2.53 with Snow Leopard. From what I understand the 'migration assitant' will do this for me the only problem being that the older Mini's Firewire port doesn't work.
What other method can I use esp for my settings?
Safed

you could clone the Tiger system to a USB drive using e.g. Carbon Copy Cloner.
when the SL Mac boots for the 1st time, you will be taken to the +setup assistant+. if the USB drive is connected, you can move your account etc. over at the time. or, you can use migration assistant at a later stage.
JGG

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