How can I use an older iMac as a monitor for a mini

My five year old iMac is showing signs of getting tired, but the monitor is still fabulous I a wondering if a good solution is to purchase a new mini and use the old iMac as a slave/monitor. Can this be done? If so, how?

RRFS wrote:
http://www.screenrecycler.com/ScreenRecycler.html
Oh snap I was just going to post that

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