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Thu, 17 Oct 2002 11:40:56 -0400
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Re: Modem Networking?
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> I really know squat about networking, so here's what I was hoping
> I could do...is it possible to home network
> the two machines using just a phone line cord direct from modem
> to modem? ( I don't need Internet access for
> machine B - I just want to be able to play games with my son. )

        Is it possible? Yes. Should you do it? A most definate NO, it's not worth
your time. I suggest going the Ethernet route, a PCI ethernet card goes for
$10CND these days, cable is quite cheap as well, it will be much more
standard and MUCH faster. TTYL

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