How can I transfer data from a PowerBook G4 to a new 27" iMac?

I am about to purchase a new 27" iMac and will need to transfer the apps and data to it from an Apple PowerBook G4, running OS 10.4.11 (Tiger).  In the past i've been able to use an Ethernet cable to do the transfer.  I called the Apple retail store in Lynnwood, WA for advice and was told that I would need to attend a series of "one-on-one" sessions to learn how to do this!  Since I live many hours away and must travel via a ferry system, it's obviously impractical to attend these "sessions."
Any suggestions?

I've done a number of PowerPC ... Powerbook and mini ... conversions to Intel systems. I haven't done this to a Lion system, however, the general guidelines should still work.  Here's two references which have guided me ... this user note: https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-2295 and this thread (see Cornelius's posts): https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2195685?threadID=2195685&tstart=0.
I have used a firewire cable, in order to put the Powerbook into Target Disk Mode, prior to moving things over.
As Joe mentioned, PowerPC apps no longer work in Lion. Check what you have by bringing up system profiler (about this mac, more info), click applications, then 'kind', which sorts the list by code type (PowerPC, Universal, etc). Anything identified as PowerPC will be lost unless you upgrade to a Universal or Intel version.

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