You can network the computers using a crossover cable and set the
desktop for connection sharing. How this is done depends on the
operating system you are running on the desktop. I also assume that you
have network cards in both computers. Additional details would depend on
how your desktop is connected to the cable connection. Perhaps others
with cable feed will have additional comments.

Peter
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I have a desk top computer hooked up to a cable connection.
I have five children that use this computer, just recently I bought
myself a laptop computer so that I can get some time on the computer
while my children use the desktop. The problem is I put a splitter on
the phone line so I could access the internet but after being on the
cable connection for two years I find the phone line very slow. Is there
a way that I can hook up to the desktop cable connection with a
splitter?

Linda Cosgrove

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