I want to transfer some of the data from an intel 2006 iMac running 10.4.11 to a 2011 iMac running 10.6.8

I want to transfer some of the data from an intel 2006 iMac running 10.4.11 to a 2011 iMac running 10.6.8. What is the best way?

It depends on what you have. The options include:
1. Connect them with a FireWire cable and start up with old iMac with the T key held down.
2. Copy the files over a network.
3. Copy the files to an external drive. Some files require the volume to be formatted as Mac OS Extended.
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