G3 to new iMac file transfer

I just bought a new Intel iMac and will need to transfer some files from the wife's purple G3 iMac. I've read countless threads about how to do this and am more confused than ever. Do I need a crossover Ethernet cable? Firewire? A simple explanation would be much appreciated, if this is even possible to do. It sounds like it is but all of the ways don't seem to apply. The purple iMac has OS 9.2 the new one, whatever version of 10.4 they're shipping. Thanks for some plain English help!

Hi
Transferring files from G3 to iMac (slow way):
First you need a 6-pin to 6-pin firewire cable.
Shut down both computers then connect one end of cable to new computer's firewire port & the other end to the G3's.
Power up Intel iMac
Power up G3 holding down T key until Firewire symbol appears & floats around screen
Icon of G3 hard disk should appear on Intel's desktop.
Double-click Icon & drag&drop files to new computer's hard disk icon to copy.
Fast way:
Get as far as floating firewire symbol
On Intel iMac run Migration Assistant (found in Applications/Utilities)
Hope that helps. If I have gone wrong anywhere can others correct me?
Steve
PS Intel iMacs don't run OS 9, but I'm sure you knew that.
Intel iMac 1.83 Combo Drive, 512MB RAM, 160GB HDD Mac OS X (10.4.8) Voyager 210 ADSL Router, Imation Superdisk

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