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Connecting a Laptop to a PC

  • 14-07-2003 10:42pm
    #1
    civic
    Closed Accounts Posts: 41 ✭


    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..


Comments

  • #2
    Spunj
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 437 ✭✭Spunj


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


  • #3
    BoB_BoT
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,835 ✭✭✭BoB_BoT


    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!!!


  • #4
    irishguy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,301 ✭✭✭irishguy


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


  • #5
    damnyanks
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,276 ✭✭✭damnyanks


    Current firewire is 800mbps afaik :D


  • #6
    the Guru
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,362 ✭✭✭the Guru


    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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