Old G5 connect to new iMac

I would like to have access to both computer connect together. Not in target mode, I want to see the HD of my new iMac on the desktop of my G5 and also the Hd from my G5 on my iMac for a few days. Is it possible?

Connect them with an Ethernet cable or wirelessly, start File Sharing from the Sharing pane of System Preferences, and use Connect to Server from the Finder's Go menu.
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