From: Allen Chang (allen_at_rescomp.berkeley.edu)
Date: Tue Feb 11 2003 - 12:58:04 PST
Null Modem Cable is what you're looking for, but as someone mentioned,
it's going to be a slow process to transfer more than 50MB of files. There
are some USB cables that allow 2 computers to create a link or network.
It'll give you less frustration.
@llen
On Mon, 10 Feb 2003, Kin Jung wrote:
> Perhaps you're referring to a "NULL MODEM CABLE" ??
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> <http://www.vision.net.au/~timotsc/null/nullmodem.htm>
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> Kin
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> > Hi Folks:
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> > A co-worker wants to connect an older PC to her new one...transfer files, etc.
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> > I know there is some kind of parallel or serial cable that can be
> > used like a crossover ethernet between computers (one doesn't have
> > ethernet)--but online searches haven't gotten me to the name of the
> > cable to be purchased. I'm sure someone out there knows right off...
> >
> > Thanks for your help,
> > Michael
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