System folder from old mac after migrating to new mac

I just used migration assistant to move applications & data from a G5 tower to a macbook pro. Can I trash the folder labeled "system (old mac)"?

This is the the wrong way to proceed. First, back up your system. Once you have a fully bootable backup system, then you can start deleting things.
I have read more than one post where people accidentally delete the wrong thing when trying to clean up their system.
Here are two utilities for making a complete backup of your internal hard drive. I've recommend using one of these so that you can create a bootable system on your external hard drive. Once created, you can run your system from the external drive. Hold down the option key on your keyboard then power on your machine. This will bring you in startup manager click on the drive image you wish to boot then click on the arrow key to the right.
"Clone, synchronize, backup. Schedule and forget it."
http://www.bombich.com/software/ccc.html
"SuperDuper is the wildly acclaimed program that makes recovery painless, because it makes creating a fully bootable backup painless."
http://www.shirt-pocket.com/SuperDuper/SuperDuperDescription.html
Robert

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