Vista/XP Sharing Files & Internet Connection...

[Guest]

I have recently tried to netowrk my new PC with Vista and my old PC with XP
to share files and a net connection. Is it possible to run a cable from my
DSL modem to my Vista, then from my Vista to XP via a PCI network card? I'm
just looking for a cheap but efficeint method that is as simple as possible
and just for the 2 computers.

 

[Chuck]

I have recently tried to netowrk my new PC with Vista and my old PC with XP
to share files and a net connection. Is it possible to run a cable from my
DSL modem to my Vista, then from my Vista to XP via a PCI network card? I'm
just looking for a cheap but efficeint method that is as simple as possible
and just for the 2 computers.

You can do that. It's called using a cross-over cable, and ICS.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/07/connecting-two-computers-with.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/07/connecting-two-computers-with.html

But a router is a much better solution. If you can afford DSL, you can afford a
router.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/ics-is-ok-but-you-can-do-better.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/ics-is-ok-but-you-can-do-better.html