On Thu, 13 Mar 2003, csj wrote: > 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?
There's something called an ethernet crossover cable, you can hookup two machines back to back with this and not need a hub. You just need to setup your networking right for it. Once that's done, it's just the same as going through a hub/switch. Should be around the same cost as a regular cable. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
