Target Mode causes new computer to freeze/hang up

Hello,
I recently purchased a IMac G5 (10.4.11) and am trying to transfer my items from a G4 (10.4.11) via target mode/migration assistant. I follow all the steps, the G4 goes into target mode and the target disc icon appears on the new computer. From here on out, at various times, my new computer freezes or I get the spinning beach ball of death. The farthest I got was to check which items I want to transfer but I never actually made it to see the items. Any clues??? There is sufficient space/and memory on both computers if that should make a difference.
Thanks,
Randy

Then if it is OK, ask him to do the target disk mode for you. Let him troubleshoot it for you. While migration from PowerPC to Intel Macs may have trouble your G5 to G4 transfer as suggested should not cause a problem.
It may also need a new clock battery if the machine is older than 4 years. Any Mac that is older than 4 years may need it.
The repair issue which the program covers may affect the ability of Target Mode to work, and so may a clock battery issue do the same.
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