From: Allen Chang (allen_at_rescomp.berkeley.edu)
Date: Mon Feb 17 2003 - 16:40:00 PST
That's my preferred method. However, if you're not familiar with
installing hard drives and changing jumper settings, it could be
frustrating. Note that it's only good for transferring files. Transferring
settings and what not is going to be difficult regardless of which method
you use.
@llen
On Wed, 12 Feb 2003, Larry M. Jones wrote:
> Would it be possible to take the hard drive from the older machine and
> temporarily install it in the new machine? That would be the fastest.
>
> At 12:58 02/11/2003, Allen Chang wrote:
> >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" ??
> > >
> > > <http://www.vision.net.au/~timotsc/null/nullmodem.htm>
> > >
> > > Kin
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > > Hi Folks:
> > > >
> > > > A co-worker wants to connect an older PC to her new one...transfer
> > files, etc.
> > > >
> > > > 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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