Using my iMac as a second display for my Macbook

Hello. I was just wondering if it is possible to use my G5 (early 2008) iMac as a secondary display for my Macbook (late 2009) using a mini Dvi cable?
Can anybody help?

Use ScreenRecycler and a network connection.
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Hi and welcome to Discussions,
only the latest 27" iMacs have a video-in port.
All iMacs prior the these, as your own iMac, only have a video-out port and therefor cannot be used for what you have in mind.
However you might wanna have a look at ScreenRecycler http://www.screenrecycler.com/ScreenRecycler.html which, depending on your useage, may be sufficient.
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LutzTrabert wrote:
Now my question: Is it possible to use the display without booting the iMac-system?
no.
[_*Using a 27-inch iMac as an external display*_|http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3924]
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Awesome, David! Thank you! That helped a lot!
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Target Display Mode: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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http://www.screenrecycler.com/home.html
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