IBook G4 Migration to MacBook

I've recently updated myself to a MacBook, only i can't seem to get the migration assistant to work!!. My iBook g4 is up to date with 10.4, i connect both new and old mac through ethernet cable and process up to the point where they are searching for each other but nothing seems to happen just endless searching!!!
Most importantly i'm trying to transfer apps i've downloaded on my iphone 3g which are backed up on the old iBook, I'm quite happy to copy my music on a USB inc other bits and bob's...
Any Help =S ???

slappymac:
Welcome to Apple Discussions.
I strongly recommend using the method described in the link posted by Carolyn. A number of users have run into difficulty using Migration Assistant, ending up with multiple User Accounts, or duplicates of applications. You have greater control in the manual method. If you would like specific suggestions in using that method please post back and ask.
cornelius

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