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for3024
08-01-2003, 11:27 AM
I just want to know if you can use a serial cable to the parellel port on both computers to transfer files thankyou
if u mean connect up 2 computers through the parallel port on each computer then yes i think u can do that
http://compnetworking.about.com/gi/dynamic...cc%2Findex.html (http://compnetworking.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kime.net%2Fdirectcc%2Findex.html)
Schmiggy_JK23
08-01-2003, 11:46 AM
I believe so, but I also think, from what I have heard, the transfer rates would be pure crap.
Any one else?
gaz_k
08-01-2003, 11:50 AM
me mates house has got 4 pc's in various parts of the house all linked to each other.
using one as the main kazaa machnoie for downlaods n the others can copy which ever files over they want
not sure how he dun it but it bloody quick and i can always take mine round n just connect it to the power supply, stick the network cable in the back n the keyboard/mouse/monitor in and away we go.. not installin anything.
although his dad is md of a networkin company.
yep parallel connections are pure crap. maybe i should've mentioned that :) they're really dated (which is why all the tutorials are for win 95)
Dalegas
08-01-2003, 04:29 PM
and what about USB 2.0?
Amarjit
08-01-2003, 06:38 PM
Yeah, USB 2.0 (480Mbps) and IEEE 1394a(TYPE 1 = 100Mbps, TYPE 2 = 400Mbps) ought to be both fine. But I don't think you can direct cable connections for those two, but I've seen P2P USB 1.1 cables. If there is such thing as a peer-to-peer IEEE 1394b (800-3200Mbps) cable, I'd strongly recommend it, but I doubt that your PC has compatibility for that interface. ;)
boyzeee
08-01-2003, 08:41 PM
belkin wireless kits are good value i run a small network at home on them and transfer rates excellent. xp will set it up for you to. :ph34r:
SiRius128
08-02-2003, 09:08 AM
i find wireless a little expensive.....at least compared to regular wired (CAT5 networking)
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