MacBook Pro - iMac as second screen

Hi everybody,
I was wondering if I could connect my MacBook Pro to a iMac so that I can use the iMac as a second screen? I read something about a firewire cable...
Thanks in advance

Hi and welcome to Discussions,
the thing with the firewire cable is called Target Mode and is used to access a second Mac with a first Mac in order to transfer files and/or troublshooting.
See here for explanation: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1661
What might be suitable for your problem/wish is Screen Recycler http://www.screenrecycler.com/home.html
Regards
Stefan

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