Migrate Time Machine backup (10.6.x) to MacBook Pro (10.8.x)

On a USB drive, I have a Time Machine backup--from a Macbook running (10.6.x).
I'd like migrate this account from its TM backup to a Macbook Pro (10.8.x)
I've plugged in the USB drive to the new machine, it mounts and works perfectly.
But using Migration Assistant, I select "From a Time Machine backup or Another disk".
The disk is never found, the "Looking for other Comuters" spinner never stops.
How the heck do I get this account to the newer machine?
Thanks!

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aschmid wrote:
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Rightbrainer wrote:
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