On Wed, 2003-03-12 at 16:34, Hugh Saunders wrote: > On Wed, Mar 12, 2003 at 05:00:46PM -0500, Mike Dresser wrote: > > > 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. > on the subject of crossover cables, do you know where you can get > adapters that go on the end of normal patch cables to convert them > to crossover? > > The reason i ask is because i only want to carry one network cable in > laptop bag but would be useful to have a crossover cable sometimes..
If there are any network techs in your local LUG, one could make a patch cable for you for the cost of parts plus a 6-pack of good beer. -- +---------------------------------------------------------------+ | Ron Johnson, Jr. mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] | | Jefferson, LA USA http://members.cox.net/ron.l.johnson | | | | Spit in one hand, and wish for peace in the other. | | Guess which is more effective... | +---------------------------------------------------------------+ -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
