RE: Direct cable connection
> -----Original Message-----
> From: csj [mailto:csj@mindgate.net]
> Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2003 1:55 PM
> To: Debian User
> Subject: Direct cable connection
>
>
> In Windows I recall something called Direct Cable Connection that
> allowed you to link two computers thru the parallel port. The
> GNU/Linux version of this appears to be PLIP (which I tried and
> failed at many many moons ago).
>
> So, is there a more modern way to "hotwire" two boxes without the
> use of routers or extra file systems? Is it possible to do a
> straight USB to USB or NIC to NIC connection?
>
You can easily do it with two NICs, just make sure you use a cross-over
cable between the two machines. It should also be feasible with USB to USB
but your over my head there.
Barry deFreese
NTS Technology Services Manager
Nike Team Sports
(949)-616-4005
Barry.deFreese@nike.com
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Jerry Gregoire - Former CIO at Dell
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