Is it possible and safe to transfer all data mac to mac?

Is it possible to transfer all data (also software, apps, kind of the whole user account) from my current iMac (10.6.8) to another iMac (dont know version, but i think its lion) that is not new (been in use like one or two years) without causing any problems for current user of target mac?
I really dont want to cause any problems to my dad's mac This is temporary solution, but it would be great if i could use my apps and data while i'm out of mac.
Thanks!

It's safe, and you have to use Migration Assistant to do it > http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4889 It will create a new user with the transferred files.
Sometimes, Migration Assistant fails, but it's your best option. In some cases, the user with the transferred data may not show up, so the solution is to create a new user with the same name of the user you transferred, so you will be able to access to your files.
The only problem you may have is related to applications, because OS X Lion and Mountain Lion aren't compatible with PowerPC apps. Check that your apps are supported > http://www.roaringapps.com
When you do not need the transferred files anymore, simply open System Preferences > Users and Groups, and remove the user

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