How do you transfer data from an older desktop to a new one?

How do you transfer data from and older desktop to a new one?  Appreciate any guidance you can provide.

How to use Migration Assistant:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4413?viewlocale=en_US
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1963
Troubleshooting Firewire target disk mode:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1661
Migrating from PPC Macs to Intel Macs:
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-2295
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4796

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