I should not have been so quick to say it was slow... (But it is...)
If you are moving very little it is "fast enough"...
(Example: I use a dial-up ISP since it is "fast enough" <grin>)

NICs are network cards. And a cross-over cable is what you can
use to connect two NICs when you only have two machines and
do not want to buy (or need) a hub or something more expandable.

What I'm saying is -- start a little network -- if you move stuff around
enough to make it worth it. (Only you will know...)
It depends on your level of comfort with technology.
How involved do you want to get...
Networking is the modern way of doing it, but has a lot of "set up"
and settings.   (And upkeep...)
And it ties the machines together and exposes them to more security
risks than if left apart.
With sharing equipment (printers, modems, hard drives, etc...) it can
turn out to be cheaper than buying "everything" for each computer.
(There are limitations sometimes with what will work across a network...
All the normal hidden "Gotchas" will still get you eventually...)

Other options to move stuff around -- (I forget the original question...)
You could use "sneaker net" -- floppies at 1.4 M,
Giant sneaker net,  -- LS-120s at 120M,
or Zip Drives at 100M,
(and becoming more popular) CD-Rs at 700M (using a burner or two).
All have their costs and benefits. (And upkeep...)

                          Rick Glazier

From: "markmara" <[log in to unmask]>
> Hi Rick:
> Could you explain a little more about what NIC's are and what type of
> crossover cable you are talking about.
> Thank you for your assistance.

> > It is very slow, and as you know you need that special cable.
> > Get two NICs and a crossover cable and be happier...
> >                    Rick Glazier

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