Time machine - new Mac

i think i know the answer,  sorry everyone.   upgraded PowerMac G5 to iMac 27' - should I erase my back up disc and start anew ???  the migration assistant w/ firewire worked incredibly well.  i am enjoying Lion and new machine.  I do understand that the operating systems /  some programs are uncompatible - erase and start over ?

You may be able to continue backing-up to the old backups, if you want to.
When the first backup starts, you should get this prompt:
See #B5 in Time Machine - Troubleshooting for details.

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