Fireware Target Mode - Data Lost?

I wanted to transfer a folder of documents from my old imac G5 intel core duo to a newer faster imac G5 intel core duo.
I booted my old machine into firewire target disk mode and used the Migration Assistant. I copied the folder from my old desktop to the new machine's desktop.
After it was complete (I THOUGHT it was complete) and I disconnected the machines, a message came up that said some data might be corrupted or lost.
When both machines are booted back up - neither one has the folder of info on the desktop.
My question is - even though I don't see the folder, are the documents still written to the disk and are they retrievable, on either machine?
Thanks
imac G5 intel duo (2) Mac OS X (10.4.8)

Hi ggdebug;
There is no such thing as an iMac G5 Intel Core Duo. It is either a G5 or Intel Core Duo but not both. Why don't you straighten out the information in your profile and message to make it correct and then maybe we can help you.
Allan

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Graham Giles wrote:
Have you seen this type of problem before? I think it could be a serious issue for anyone in a similar position.
No; but then, I've not had occasion to use TDM. I've been using firerwire drives for over 10 years, both FW400 and FW800, with no issues except a bit of instability using a B&W G3 machine.
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I have this macbook pro from work that has become unstable.
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