Re: Upgrading with a low data cap

[John Hasler <jhasler@newsguy.com>]

Richard Owlett writes:
> Quoting webopedia.com, "A local-area network (LAN) is a computer
> network that spans a relatively small area."  The sticking point is an
> unstated assumption - a LAN connects two *OR MORE* computers. I wish
> to connect *EXACTLY* two computers {for which an RS232 null modem is
> _topologically_ an excellent picture}.

If both computers have ethernet hardware you just need an ethernet
cable.  With older hardware it may need to be a crossover cable (the
ethernet equivalent of a null modem).  This establishes the most minimal
LAN possible.
-- 
John Hasler 
Dancing Horse Hill
Elmwood, WI

-- 
John Hasler 
jhasler@newsguy.com
Elmwood, WI USA