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data transfer

  • 22-05-2004 11:18am
    #1
    big_moe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,985 ✭✭✭


    i have two pc's and i need to transfer some large files between them. i am wondering if it can be done using a usb cable. i am aware that i can put one hdd in the other computer and transfer that way but i would rather a connection through usb.

    any help would be cool


Comments

  • #2
    neokenzo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,321 ✭✭✭neokenzo


    I bought a Trust usb to usb connection in Compustore. It comes with its own software and the transfer isnt that slow actually. I transfered like 15GB and it didnt take that long. Cant remember exactly how long it took though. Anyhoo, it can be done.


  • #3
    Mutant_Fruit
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,943 ✭✭✭Mutant_Fruit


    USB2 i hope. If its USB1, you'll be leaving it a fairly long time for 15gb's. But yeah, USB2 would be the best way in your situation. Its relatively cheap, and guarenteed to work on any USB compatible computer.


  • #4
    big_moe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,985 ✭✭✭big_moe


    is the software on the net anywhere. is it just a standard usb cable?


  • #5
    neokenzo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,321 ✭✭✭neokenzo


    Well its compatible with USB1.0 and USB2.0. I had one machine with 2.0 and another with 1.0 compatibality. I'm sure if I had used networking it would be faster but the other machine did not have any network port so this was my only option.

    The software I got with the cable is PC-Linq. Not sure whether you can find it on the net. I didnt look it up. Its not a standard USB cable per say. Its a USB to USB cable.


  • #6
    Civilian_Target
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,618 ✭✭✭Civilian_Target


    Alternatively you can but a USB Ethernet adaptor. Just plug it into your USB port and plug a crossover cable in and connect it to the other PC.


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