[Athen] connecting 2 PCs running XP

[Weier, James A.]

The only way to share data between 2 computers using a USB cable is like this:
http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/248 (Need a special "bridged" USB cable).

This kinda acts in the same way as an Ethernet Crossover Cable that enables you to share data between 2 computers.

Yet another way is to setup an Ad Hoc network between both computers, but you need a wireless adapter on both computers to do this: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/expert/bowman_02april08.mspx 

Third way is like Sue Kelmer said is to plug them both into the network and then gain access to each computers resources that way.

James A. Weier
Adaptive Tech. Specialist/Access Office
St. Louis Community College
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Ferguson, MO. 63135
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jweier at stlcc.edu
 
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From: athen-bounces at athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces at athenpro.org] On Behalf Of Prof Norm Coombs
Sent: Friday, April 24, 2009 8:44 AM
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Subject: [Athen] connecting 2 PCs running XP

I am sure this can be done and probably is not  difficulty but I just don't 
understand the steps. . . .

I have 2 laptops running Windows XP.  I'd like to run a cable from a USB in 
one to a similar USB in the other that would let me access files on the 
other's hard drive as if it were an external drive.

Anyone know what is involved or know where I might find instructions on the 
Internet.

Norm




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