How to transfer files from old iMac to new iMac

What is the easiest way to transfer files from my current iMac (intel) to my new iMac..which be arriving this week?
Thanks

Get a Firewire cable to run between your old iMac and the new one. Boot the old iMac into Target Disk Mode. Boot the new computer for the first time. You will find yourself in the Setup Assistant. You will have an option to transfer files from another drive or Mac. Choose that option to transfer your Home folder, third-party applications and support files, and network preferences. You will opt to transfer from your old iMac's hard drive which should appear as an alternative source.

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Where can I find step by step instructions online to do this?

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Sorry - are you saying that your new iMac does not have a hard drive?
If it does, please read this article (in particular this section):
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4889
You cannot use the methods linked to above; you will need to use the method offered in the Apple article.

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http://www.bombich.com/ccc_features.html
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Hi,
I know how to turn the computer on- aside from that I am a complete novice- so I request your patience.
My question is how to transfer my documents from my old computer (PowerMac 8600/200-Operating system 8.1) to the new Imac 20/SD 2.4 GHz IntelCore 2 that is due to arrive any day now. I also have documents on Zip discs that I need to transfer.
I just switched to cable from a dial up connection- so now the 8600 does not have an Internet connection. I have borrowed, and am currently using my mom’s eMac Power PC G4 that has a USB Hub in the extended keyboard.
The 8600 has slots for disc, Zip and CD. The new computer I believe only has a CD slot.
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Ellen,
You can find used zip drives for cheap at surplus stores and recyclers. Zip disks are great for transferring data and moving a file to a computer with a color printer, etc. Do not use them for storing data.
You will need one that is SCSI and one that is USB. They can be found for $5 apiece. Be sure and get a non dead on arrival (DOA) guarantee because the prior owner may have experienced the click of death and loss of data on an older drive.
Google 'click of death' and 'zip drive' and you will have plenty of horror stories to read. Out of 50 zip drives, I keep the good ones marked and separate from the older disasters - usually a dark blue case. The drives have plenty of great uses and $5 is much better than the $250 I was happy to pay when our first one was new. Do not let the click issue discourage you from trying them, just be forewarned.
Here is a 1998 news article:
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http://www.grc.com/tip/codfaq1.htm
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clickofdeath
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