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    how to cable-connect to xp

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by infitro, Feb 5, 2005.

  1. infitro

    infitro Notebook Guru

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    hi,

    how do i connect from w98se to xp using direct cable connection (lpt)? have tried to setup a host for xp and guest for w98se. the connection seemed to first work, but then it required me to key in host name, and when i enter the name it said it couldn't find it. any help? [V]

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    infitro, Feb 5, 2005
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  2. chandlerjea

    chandlerjea Notebook Consultant

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    eeek! I don't envy you :) do you not have any other options to connect the two computers? Ethernet (w/crossover cable)?

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    chandlerjea, Feb 6, 2005
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