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Ian

 posted on 19th Oct 03 at 16:19

Proper network with crossover cable also requires a network card in each machine.

Some USB wires offer the capability of moving files but thats about all you've got - no proper sharing, you would find it very difficult if not impossible to share an internet connection etc.


PaulW

 posted on 19th Oct 03 at 15:35

you can't directly connect 2 computers with a USB cable, you need a special cable which has an adaptor unit built in to do it. Can't remember how much they cost, but like the others say your best using a proper network card & a crossover cable

[Edited on 19-10-2003 by PaulW]


CRB 553

 posted on 19th Oct 03 at 15:32

it will need to be a crossover cable to work between the two, standard network cable wont work...


l33t corsa

 posted on 19th Oct 03 at 13:49

Yeah you can do it.

If both computers have a network connection just use a crossover cable.


Recaro1

 posted on 19th Oct 03 at 11:15

I would use a network cable aswell.


John_C

 posted on 19th Oct 03 at 11:13

prob won't work

network cable much better :thumbs:


chrisfitton

 posted on 17th Oct 03 at 22:47

cheers mate. I was just wondering before i bought a usb cable


drunkenfool

 posted on 17th Oct 03 at 22:42

yeah you can, windows has the software built in to do it.


chrisfitton

 posted on 17th Oct 03 at 22:40

Ill soon have a laptop and was wondering if i get a USB cable A-A so it connects laptop to desktop pc, can i send stuff from desktop to laptop via USB?