Re: How to connect 2 or more computers

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From: Chuck (none_at_example.net)
Date: 04/08/04 

Date: 8 Apr 2004 00:03:16 -0500

On Wed, 7 Apr 2004 21:46:05 -0700, "Namron-Kiwi-Thunder"
<anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

>Hello guys, i'm trying to connect directly from my new laptop to my desktop.
>I have a CROSS-OVER cable that i saw being displayed at a seminar, it is used to connect these 2 comps together, only problem is i forgot how it works.
>Do you guys know how i can connect my laptop directly to my desktop?
>I saw this example being done and like i said i forgot how.
>Apparently all that i was required was a cross-over cable.
>Any idea's please let me know, i'm getting a terrible head-ache, plus the help dialog doesnt give me a good example.............................hmm probably i'm a hands on worker and not a good listener or observer, hehe, ok guys please?

Try these websites for good tutorials:
http://www.cablesense.com/
http://www.homenethelp.com/

The cross-over cable works for connecting just 2 computers. Any more, and you
need a hub or router (router is better, if you can use one).

Cheers,
Chuck
Paranoia comes from experience - and is not necessarily a bad thing.

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