Transfer Files over 2 macs using Firewire?

Hi,
I got an iMac and a macbook and I would like to transfer files across both computers using firewire, as I heard its super fast? Much faster than transferring over my airport network.
Any ideas how to do this?
Thanks

Firewire is fast (400mbits/sec) but the Ethernet in all new Apple Hardware is even faster (1000mbits/sec).
Connect the two systems with an Ethernet cable.
On both machines:
Turn on Appletalk: System Preferences -> Network -> Built-in Ethernet -> AppleTalk Tab -> 'Make AppleTalk Active' on both machines.
Turn on File Sharing: System Preferences -> Sharing -> Services Tab -> Check 'Personal File Sharing' and Click 'Start'.
You should be able to see each machine in the Finder - in the top left corner of any Finder window should be 'Network'. Double-Click on the name of the OTHER machine, and enter your User ID and Password. When prompted, select the volume name that is the same as your login name.

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