How to share files from imac to macbook ?

how to share files from imac to macbook ?
ethernet ?
firewire?
airport?
what is faster and easier to setup and how
cheers
olivier

unless you're sharing very large files, speed will be more or less the same using any of the above connections.
this support article may prove useful: Mac 101: File sharing.
you can also use firewire Target Disk Mode.

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