I need to transfer files from my old power pc os x 10.2.8 to my new mac 2.7 i5 os x 10.7.5 how do I do it

i need to transfer files from my old power pc os x 10.2.8 to my new mac 2.7 i5 os x 10.7.5 how do I do it?

I have been asking this question to several people also.  I have used the program Super Duper to backup my old PowerPC G5 Mac to an external hard drive.  The answer I received is as follows: 
When you first start the new Mac, you'll be asked if you want to "copy from another Mac". Point this at the old Mac, or at the backup volume created by a full "Backup - all files" of that Mac, made with Erase, then copy or Smart Update. That'll automatically bring in your applications, account information and data.
Of course, any "copy protected" or "activated" applications will likely need to be reactivated: after all, it's a new Mac. Other than that, though, you should be ready to go on the new computer.
I have an old computer at work and a new Mac at home.  I decided to test this by bringing my backup home to see if my new iMac computer would read it.  It worked!  I feel confident I can now transfer my old backup information to the new work computer.

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