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Connecting a Laptop to a PC

civic · 2003-07-14 21:42:26

Hi, Just wondering if it is possible to connect my Laptop (Win XP) to my home desktop PC (Win 98). Neither machine have a network card. Is there any other simple and cheap way to connect them. I simply want to transfer files from the desktop to the laptop. Cheers..

14-07-2003 9:42pm

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civic

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Hi,

Just wondering if it is possible to connect my Laptop (Win XP) to my home desktop PC (Win 98). Neither machine have a network card. Is there any other simple and cheap way to connect them. I simply want to transfer files from the desktop to the laptop.

Cheers..

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#2 14-07-2003 10:01pm

Spunj

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Use a null modem cable (serial cable) on the com ports and use Hyperterminal (Hypertrm.exe). Slow but functional.

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#3 14-07-2003 10:31pm

BoB_BoT

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you can get nice little usb connecting cables. it has what i think is a mini hub in the middle of it . looks nice, was planning on getting one, just havn't bothered yet. check your local comp shop. serial works no problem, but it's so god dam slow!!!

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#4 15-07-2003 2:25am

irishguy

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you can also get firewire ones, 400mbps notting wrong with that

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#5 15-07-2003 8:56am

damnyanks

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Current firewire is 800mbps afaik

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#6 15-07-2003 8:59am

the Guru

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You can also get an USB Crossover Kit in Peats they are around €35 and fairly eay to set up

I know these work between W2K not sure with W98 and XP

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