Transferring files, settings and software from old ibook G4 to new macbook

Hi all,
How do I boot up my brand new macbook (for the first time) and transfer all of my software, preference settings and files from my old IBOOK G4? Also, the Ibook has OS X 3.9 running and the new Macbook will obviously have a newer version. I don't want to lose/overwrite the OS version on the newer macbook.
Will I have any difficulty with my Adobe Creative Suite, Macromedia Flash or Dreamweaver in the move? Will all other preference settings and files be moved automatically? Will Itunes transfer all my music and video files automatically?

Hook the two machines up with a FireWire cable and then turn on the MacBook. Next, use the Migration Assistant to migrate your account from the iBook to the MacBook. Migrating items other than user accounts and their associated home folders may result in slow performance on the MacBook. You will be given the option to use the Migration Assistant when you first turn on the MacBook, and it can be run later by launching it from the /Applications/Utilities/ folder.
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