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Hi,
I'm trying to use Migration assistant to move my stuff from iMac 2009 to my new iMac 2013, but Migration Assistant isn't working.
The two computers are linked. I can open the network (Finder -> Go -> Connect to Server) and browse the old iMac from the new and vice versa. When I start migration assistant the new iMac finds the old iMac straightaway but the old iMac only say, "Looking for other computers" and "make sure your other Mac is connected to this mac or to the same network".
Both computers are open to Migration Assistant.
The share settings are exactly the same on both computers.
They are connected via an Ethernet connection (Wireless didn't work, either).
What can I do?
Thanks,
Both computers are updated with the latest versions of Maverick.

Apple has never built a 2013 Mac mini. The latest version is the Late 2012 Mac mini. I mention that because references to a non-existent model can cause confusion and misunderstanding.
However the TB firewire adaptor is the fastest and easiest way to transfer your accounts and data from one Mac to another. Alternatives include attaching the Time Machine drive from your old computer to the new and use Migration Assistant to restore from the old computer -- it will not overwrite the newer OS if you use Migration Assistant. If you do not have a Time Machine backup, you can clone your old system to an external HD using Carbon Copy Cloner or SuperDuper then attach that to the new computer and again use Migration Assistant to effect the actual transfer to the new machine. However, unless you have an external HD of sufficient capacity the $30 TB Firewire adaptor is a lot less expensive.

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