what kind of cable do i need?

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Blind Broccoli wrote:
> I want to transfer some files etc. from my Thinkpad 600 to a
> new laptop. Although the new computer will have an ethernet
> port (RJ-45) my trusty old Thinkpad does not. It does have a
> USB port, what number I don't know (possibly before 1.1?), a
> parallel port, and a serial port.
>
> So what kind of cable should I get to transfer files to my new
> computer given that a normal crossover cable won't work?

What OSes are on the old and new machines? Windows XP on the new one, I
assume, and how about the old one?

One zero-cost option is to use infrared. You might try this first; it may be
all you need. Find the infrared ports on both machines and point them toward
each other. On the 600, it's on the right side next to the headphone jack.
Messages should pop up on both machines and you can follow what they say. If
nothing pops up, check the Wireless Link control panel on each machine to
make sure infrared is enabled and that the "allow others to send files to
your computer" box is enabled.

Or, you can get a PCMCIA Ethernet card for your 600 and use an Ethernet
crossover cable.

Another good option is to use flash memory, either a USB memory key or a
CompactFlash card with a PCMCIA adapter. Either of these will continue to be
useful after you're done transferring files; you can copy some files to
either type of flash memory and put it in your pocket for backup or to
transfer to any other machine. You can see some examples if you go to
www.zipzoomfly.com and click on Flash Memory on the left.

-Mike

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"Michael Geary" <Mike@DeleteThis.Geary.com> wrote in message
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> Blind Broccoli wrote:
> > I want to transfer some files etc. from my Thinkpad 600 to a
> > new laptop. Although the new computer will have an ethernet
> > port (RJ-45) my trusty old Thinkpad does not. It does have a
> > USB port, what number I don't know (possibly before 1.1?), a
> > parallel port, and a serial port.
> >
> > So what kind of cable should I get to transfer files to my new
> > computer given that a normal crossover cable won't work?
>
> What OSes are on the old and new machines? Windows XP on the new one, I
> assume, and how about the old one?

Win98 (not SE) on the old machine, probably XP pro on the new.

>
> One zero-cost option is to use infrared. You might try this first; it may
be
> all you need. Find the infrared ports on both machines and point them
toward
> each other. On the 600, it's on the right side next to the headphone jack.
> Messages should pop up on both machines and you can follow what they say.
If
> nothing pops up, check the Wireless Link control panel on each machine to
> make sure infrared is enabled and that the "allow others to send files to
> your computer" box is enabled.
>
> Or, you can get a PCMCIA Ethernet card for your 600 and use an Ethernet
> crossover cable.

Good idea..
>
> Another good option is to use flash memory, either a USB memory key or a
> CompactFlash card with a PCMCIA adapter. Either of these will continue to
be
> useful after you're done transferring files; you can copy some files to
> either type of flash memory and put it in your pocket for backup or to
> transfer to any other machine. You can see some examples if you go to
> www.zipzoomfly.com and click on Flash Memory on the left.

Another good possibility. But it's not just transfering files; it's
settings. I've heard of a good program to move OE-related files and IE
favorites from Anarchis, but don't know how that program works, do I have to
backup and restore to the new machine or can I use a cable or infrared? If
my new machine is an IBM I know IBM has a program for free for Thinkpad to
Thinkpad transfers, but again I don't know how it works. My zip drive
parallel port backup device died on me and I have no backup capabilities
right now on my old machine.
>
> -Mike
>
>


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On that Windows XP transfer wizard I am pretty sure you can put your files
and settings onto a disk and transfer them that way, therefore no need for a
cable at all, but unless you have a burner or an external burner that could
get into alot of floppys.
"Michael Geary" <Mike@DeleteThis.Geary.com> wrote in message
news:109af1o6a59qm78@corp.supernews.com...
> > ...But it's not just transfering files; it's settings...
>
> XP has a Files and Settings Transfer Wizard that may do the trick. It's
> under Start/All Programs/Accessories/System Tools.
>
> You'll need to get an Ethernet card for your old machine, or if your new
> machine has a serial port you can use a "null modem" serial cable, also
> known as a LapLink cable (but this is much slower than Ethernet).
>
> -Mike
>
>