> 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?
you can use ethernet (with no hub/switch) as long as there is a xlink (cross-link) cable in between (or the cable itself is xlink. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
