Transfer files from 8600/200 to new Imac 20/SD

Hi,
I know how to turn the computer on- aside from that I am a complete novice- so I request your patience.
My question is how to transfer my documents from my old computer (PowerMac 8600/200-Operating system 8.1) to the new Imac 20/SD 2.4 GHz IntelCore 2 that is due to arrive any day now. I also have documents on Zip discs that I need to transfer.
I just switched to cable from a dial up connection- so now the 8600 does not have an Internet connection. I have borrowed, and am currently using my mom’s eMac Power PC G4 that has a USB Hub in the extended keyboard.
The 8600 has slots for disc, Zip and CD. The new computer I believe only has a CD slot.
Can I connect a Zip drive to the new Imac 20/SD to copy Zip data onto the new computer? Would I need a different type of Zip drive to connect to the old 8600/200? This is probably a dumb question but would my mom’s eMac keyboard with a USB slot work on the 8600 so I could transfer files in some way using the USB slot?
Also, - as secondary question how can I best use my faithful 8600- and not have to totally retire it.
I would appreciate any help/info you can share on this topic.
Thanks
Ellen-

Ellen,
You can find used zip drives for cheap at surplus stores and recyclers. Zip disks are great for transferring data and moving a file to a computer with a color printer, etc. Do not use them for storing data.
You will need one that is SCSI and one that is USB. They can be found for $5 apiece. Be sure and get a non dead on arrival (DOA) guarantee because the prior owner may have experienced the click of death and loss of data on an older drive.
Google 'click of death' and 'zip drive' and you will have plenty of horror stories to read. Out of 50 zip drives, I keep the good ones marked and separate from the older disasters - usually a dark blue case. The drives have plenty of great uses and $5 is much better than the $250 I was happy to pay when our first one was new. Do not let the click issue discourage you from trying them, just be forewarned.
Here is a 1998 news article:
http://www.news.com/Clickof+death+strikesIomega/2100-1001_3-207628.html
Drives from that era are still around even though the problem has long since been cured. Iomega learned about quality control the hard way.
More reading for solutions:
http://www.grc.com/tip/codfaq1.htm
Even Wikipedia has it documented:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clickofdeath
With that said, if you can find a store with $5 zip drives and a good return policy, go for it.
Ji˜m

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