Linking two computers

so i've got one computer at 10.3.9 that's been our workhorse. we're purchasing another computer that has 10.4 on it. they'll both have final cut pro and be able to do stuff. like make dvd's, export videos, etc... how do i go about linking the two computers together? or is it possible? i'd also like a fast solution since i'd be working with large file sizes (in the gigabytes.)

Not quite clear what your needs are, to do a one-time migration of files so you can retire the old computer, or to use both computers and continually share files so you can work on projects with either one. Some good suggestions for both situations already posted here, so you may want to implement both techniques to perform an initial migration using FW target disc mode or physical media for large files then use network file sharing through a high-speed wireless or wired router to access smaller files on a daily basis. Using Chicken of the VNC you can even use one Mac as a console to perform work on the other Mac, with a slight network lag in the display.
One thing to consider in sharing work between a 10.3 and 10.4 machine: you might find slight differences in the apps versions and their data files, you might consider upgrading the older machine to 10.4 or at least make sure you use the same version apps on both machines so the project files will be truly interchangeable.

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