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How about using "Direct Cable Connection" that is included in
Windows. I think I used it several computers ago that were
running Windows 3.1 and it is still included in as late as W98
(my latest version.) I used it to transfer files from W95 to W98
computers before I got my 2 computer network set up.
As I remember, parallel communication is mch faster than
serial but it takes a "Laplink" type cable. I also remember that
you cannot use a "straight-through cable" but must use a
special cable (or is that what a straight-through cable is?)
I have both types of cables and they are labelled for their
particular function so I don't remember how the actual
wiring configurations are made. I just plug them in and go.
Don Elias
On Wed, 8 May 2002 16:30:22 -0700 Marilyn Wilson
<[log in to unmask]> writes:
> I have an older Dell laptop and a new Gateway laptop. I just want to
> transfer my data for the old to the new using a cable from serial
> port to serial port. I know this will be slow but that's not an
> issue. I think I need a straight-through cable - right? but what
> else do I have to set up on each computer. Please give me rather
> detailed instructions or point me to a site that does as I have
> never done this before.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Marilyn
>
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