Networking problem cannot see my other computer?

I have just purchased a 20" imac with os x 10.5 and a airport extreme. This is my first time networking. Initial setup was easy. Both computers work fine. Problem: I cannot find my old mac which is a imac 600 with os x 10.1.5 I would like to transfer some files using the network but am unable to locate this computer on my new mac. Am I doing something wrong or not looking in the right places. Any help would be great.

There are a lot of potential problems in moving files through the network from Sharing access, permissions, firewalls, etc., especially with 10.1. You can try to use the "Connect to Server" option in the "GO" menu in Finder.
I would suggest moving the files by using your old iMac as a target disk. If practical, connect a firewire cable between the two (you may be able to do it with an ethernet cable, but I've never done that so I'm not sure). Restart the old machine and, as it's booting up, hold down the T key. It should then show up as a volume in the Finder sidebar on your new box. You can then move the files as need be.

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