File Sharing via Ethernet Cable

I currently have an Imac core duo connected to a router via airport, and a imac G3 just sitting idly in the corner. However i have some important files i need to transfer to the Core duo from the G3, and all i have is an Ethernet cable. Is this possible and how would i got about doing it? I have setup a small wireless network (for internet sharing), but outside of that i am totally clueless when it comes to file sharing and networks - so all help is appreciated!
Thanks in advance, Feron.

I would plug the two machines directly into each other with your ethernet cable. It will be the fastest transfer and take as many things out of the equation as possible.
Are you running OSX on both machines? If either computer isn't seeing the other, try turning off each firewall under the same 'Sharing' preference pane that you turned on the personal file sharing. At the top of that same pane, give each computer a name in the 'Computer Name:' dialog. Then you can return to the Finder and choose Go-->Connect to Server... Type in the name + ".local" (ie: "Feron.local") and explicitly connect to the other machine.

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http://www.macmaps.com/network9X.html
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dpm,
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My macbook pro suddenly does not connect to the internet via ethernet cable. Please bear with me, as I am not very tech-savvy - I will try my best to describe the symptoms!
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