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SS
As the title says - between a 98SE and XP home operating system. One is an
older machine PIII 450 and the other 2.6GHZ PIV
older machine PIII 450 and the other 2.6GHZ PIV
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wolfgang schneider
already built in the os's .
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B. R. 'BeAr' Ederson
Not for USB link. To set up USB connection between computers one
needs a specially crafted USB link cable with integrated transmission
steering hardware. These are very expensive. And I never encountered
one without its own driver accompanied. Most even come with their
own transmission program, although such an animal isn't necessarily
needed.
Often the best (and cheapest) way is to take one HD from one computer
(temporarily) to the other. That is especially the case if *large*
amounts of data need to be transferred.
Another approach would be direct cable connection using parallel
or serial cable. *That's* really integrated into the OS:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/298446
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/814981
A broader approach describing lots of alternative networking solutions
can be found here:
http://www.wown.com/articles_tutorials/dcc
Some suggestions (above all the ones using a NIC) are very good as a
more permanent solution. (If the data transfer between computers will
have to take place on a somewhat regular basis.)
BeAr
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Will McGugan
SS said:
You can purchase a USB hub for very little money. It should come with
the drivers to quickly get a little network up and running.
Will
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Gerry
SS said:
It both PC's have a network port, I reccommend you get a crossover network
cable. You can find them in nearly all computer store. They are usually
orange colored. The effect is as if they were plugged into a hub/switch.
Then use normal networking setup and functions thereof.
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Gerard Bok
Are you sure ?
I have yet to come across a hub that allows 2 PC's to
intercommunicate.
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Will McGugan
Gerard said:
I'm sure I've seen them, but couldn't find any online.
Did manage to find this though..
http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?ModuleNo=25600&doy=21m8
Will
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Kittie Spit
In terms of a network, yes, it's already built into your systems. You
might want also to take a look at such remote software as:
OpenVPN
TightVNC
Ultra@VNC
VNC Free Edition
etc.
[all freeware]
And, too, remember that you can also link your PC's together across the
Internet. There are lots of freeware tools for this, with minimum
effort.
It's probably wise as another poster noted, to get a Crossover Network
Cable.
Also a good idea to have in your toolbox a null-modem cable -- also
called a LapLink cable, after that shareware alternative [another SW
being PC Anywhere.]
might want also to take a look at such remote software as:
OpenVPN
TightVNC
Ultra@VNC
VNC Free Edition
etc.
[all freeware]
And, too, remember that you can also link your PC's together across the
Internet. There are lots of freeware tools for this, with minimum
effort.
It's probably wise as another poster noted, to get a Crossover Network
Cable.
Also a good idea to have in your toolbox a null-modem cable -- also
called a LapLink cable, after that shareware alternative [another SW
being PC Anywhere.]
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Mike Andrade
(e-mail address removed) (Gerard Bok) wrote in
computer via USB hub. I've also, on occasion, transfered them back.
I transfer files almost daily from WinXp home computer to my Win98se
computer via USB hub. I've also, on occasion, transfered them back.
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Gerard Bok
How ?
For one: how do you get the cabling to work, as a normal usb
cable only allows a device (rectangular plug) to connect to a
controller (flat plug) ?
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Gerard Bok
Sure. That's dedicated hardware
But that's nowhere near 'a hub'
But really: if there is a way for 2 PC's to communicate over a
standard hub I would love to know about it.
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Mike Andrade
(e-mail address removed) (Gerard Bok) wrote in
You /do/ know what a hub is, correct?
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Carl McNair
Free software,The hardware is inexpensive also.
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Mel
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Gerard Bok
Yes, I do
That's why I am having a hard time, believing claims that someone
is actually transferring files between his two PC's.
Mind: we are talking about USB. So: an USB hub, not a network hub
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Mike Andrade
(e-mail address removed) (Gerard Bok) wrote in
local computer supply store and ask them. I have a C-net USB hub
that came with software that allows me to transfer files from one
computer to another. Frankly, whether you believe it or not is of
no matter to me.
Well, I don't know what to tell you other than to go down to yourYes, I do
That's why I am having a hard time, believing claims that someone
is actually transferring files between his two PC's.
Mind: we are talking about USB. So: an USB hub, not a network hub
local computer supply store and ask them. I have a C-net USB hub
that came with software that allows me to transfer files from one
computer to another. Frankly, whether you believe it or not is of
no matter to me.
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FYIS.org
In SS typed:
Not free, but
http://www.usbfiletransfer.com/
DanlK, FYI Services Collectibles
www.FYIS.org
Not free, but
http://www.usbfiletransfer.com/
DanlK, FYI Services Collectibles
www.FYIS.org
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Gerard Bok
Just to make sure we are talking about the same object:
http://www.cnetusa.com/product/specs/hubs_cnusb24.htm
not the device as in http://www.wown.com/j_helmig/usbmain.htm
I fully understand that
And I appreciate you taking time to answer my questions.
Really!
It is just, that 'my technical knowledge' tells me, that an USB
hub by design would not be capable of talking to 2 root hubs
(i.e. 2 controllers inside 2 different PC's) at the same time.
And the fact, that I cannot find any reference to this function
on any USB hub's datasheet
If you have such a beast operational, I very much like to
understand how it is done. Especially as this would obliviate the
necessity to use special hardware to interconnect 2 PC's.
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Mike Andrade
(e-mail address removed) (Gerard Bok) wrote in @News.Individual.NET:
http://www.homenethelp.com/web/review/pc-linq.aspIt is just, that 'my technical knowledge' tells me, that an USB
hub by design would not be capable of talking to 2 root hubs
(i.e. 2 controllers inside 2 different PC's) at the same time.
And the fact, that I cannot find any reference to this function
on any USB hub's datasheet
If you have such a beast operational, I very much like to
understand how it is done. Especially as this would obliviate the
necessity to use special hardware to interconnect 2 PC's.
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Gerard Bok
So, that clears it!
This is not a hub