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skaven · 12-10-2004, 11:42 PM

If speed isn't a huge issue for you, and you don't want to shell out $40 for a USB file-transfer cable, you could always use a null-modem cable. You can buy one for under $10, or build one if you have the parts available (its only four wires, and pinouts are all over the 'net). I haven't actually set up a null-modem network connection since Win98, but I presume that it can be done in Win2k or WinXP. The basic premise is that you connect the serial ports on your two systems with a null modem cable. You can then link the computers with a 115kbps connection. In Win98 I was able to access file shares, share an internet connection, etc. all without network cards or a network.

Google around for more info if you're interested.

12-10-2004, 11:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
skaven Insane Location: Austin, TX	If speed isn't a huge issue for you, and you don't want to shell out $40 for a USB file-transfer cable, you could always use a null-modem cable. You can buy one for under $10, or build one if you have the parts available (its only four wires, and pinouts are all over the 'net). I haven't actually set up a null-modem network connection since Win98, but I presume that it can be done in Win2k or WinXP. The basic premise is that you connect the serial ports on your two systems with a null modem cable. You can then link the computers with a 115kbps connection. In Win98 I was able to access file shares, share an internet connection, etc. all without network cards or a network. Google around for more info if you're interested.