Uploading data from my old Performa to new IMac

I have just got my new IMac, and I must say I like it.
But I have lots of stuff on my old Performa 6400 (OS 8.6). Can I just use an ethernet cable to get it onto the IMac?
Kind regards
Willi

Well, doesnt seem that simple, unfortunately.
When I connect the two computers using the cross over cable, the iMac recognises the Performa, but I get an error message saying that the perfoma uses an uncompatible AFP protocol (what´s that?). With the normal cable, I get no result at all.
I have Apple talk switched on on both computers, and Apple Talk is configured to use the internet port (and yes, I added an ethernet card to the Performa a few years ago).
Do I have to configure the computers differently?
Or how can I use Firewire when the Performa doesn´t have a Firewire port?
Kind regards
Willi

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