Connect laptop to PC with LAN cable?

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From: Brian Wescombe (bSPAMwescombe_at_ntlSODOFFworld.com)
Date: 07/10/04 

Date: Sat, 10 Jul 2004 12:05:02 GMT

How do I set up a direct connection between two computers (both running XP
Pro) ? I've got a cross-over LAN cable but I'm stuck now!

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