Re: Connecting 2 computers together

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Thank you once again Mike Hall 8^)
Would the below Dell switch be my choice as both machines are Dell?
http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/category.aspx?c=us&category_id=4011&cs=04&l=en&s=bsd

Also, I "Assume" you mean I could just my router but would need two (2)
keyboards, Monitors and sound systems?
Apolgize for bring dense.
drybones


"Mike Hall - MS MVP Windows Shell/User" <mikehall@xxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Connect both to the router, and then set up a simple home network.. use
the Network Wizard for this..

In order to use one monitor, and presumably one mouse and keyboard, you
will need to get a KVM switch (Keyboard Video Mouse).. some also share
Audio, but they cost more..

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Mike Hall
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User



"drybones" <drybones@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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My new machine, is due to arrive next week.

I would like to connect it and this present machine together; either via
direct wire
or thru my Linksys 4 port switch router (wireless).

Object is to be able to reach various files and programs from old machine
'at will'
vice moving all data to new machine.
Also would I require another monitor? (hope not)

Have 'no' idea how to do this. Heck, or even if it is possible.

Many thanks for your kind advice.
drybones





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