Need to transfer files from iBook G4 To New Macbook Pro 13" HELP!

My iBook G4 has a firewire 400 port, whereas the Macbook Pro has an 800 port. I am about to order a cable so that I can transfer my files via migration assistant, but just want to double check here to see if it will work. (I am getting VERY confused about all this 6 pin 9 pin business!) Could someone please enlighten me? As far as i know FW 400 ports are 6 pin and 800 ones are 9 pin?
Anyway here is the cable i am considering buying:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/LaCie-Flat-Cables-Firewire-400/dp/B001P3PS9E/ref=sr12?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1262548158&sr=1-2

I wouldn't use migration assistant from a PPC to an intel Mac. See here:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=435350

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