If you connect the machines back to back you might encounter problems with Migration Assistant not being able to discover the other computer due to the machines not getting a sensible IP address given to them, due to the lack of router. The benefit to direct connection is that you remove the possible bandwidth bottle-neck of the router, but seeing as one of your machines is a G3-300 the router is the least of your worries in that regard. dave On 2010-06-03, at 1:33 PM, Gary Vanniere wrote: > thanks for all the info...I do have a router and have hooked up both to the > modem > > > next step...use the router or the ethernet connections? > > > On 2010-06-03, at 1:17 PM, Wayne Dobson wrote: > >> Dave, your link to the ethernet procedure cautions about hooking up the two >> computers directly and specifies a router. According to Murphy's Law, Gary >> won't have a router and will be stuck. Fortunately, the article is wrong, >> and you can connect the two computers directly. Be prepared for the >> procedure query, or add to the meeting presentation. >> I have migrated data from a blue & white G3 before knowing about the >> ethernet cable method: I just removed the drive and put it in a USB >> enclosure. >> On Jun 3, 2010, at 11:42 AM, Dave Knight wrote: >> >>>> >>> >>> As I understand it this can't do Target Disk Mode. >>> >>> Migration Assistant via Ethernet ought to work though. >>> >>> dave >>> --- >>> Manage your account options at //www.freelists.org/list/muglo >> >> Wayne Dobson >> pwdobson@xxxxxxxxxx >> (519) 474-1253 res. >> (519) 860-2725 cell >> >> --- >> Manage your account options at //www.freelists.org/list/muglo >> > > --- > Manage your account options at //www.freelists.org/list/muglo --- Manage your account options at //www.freelists.org/list/muglo