Direct Cable Connection

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HOW TO: Set Up a Direct Cable Connection Between Two Computers in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=305621

[[A direct cable connection is a link between the input/output (I/O) ports
of two computers by using a single cable rather than a modem or other
interfacing device. In most cases, you make a direct cable connection with a
null modem cable. You can use a direct cable connection to transfer
information between the computers to exchange files, access resources, and
so on.]]
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How to Configure a Direct Cable Connection with Windows XP Home Edition
(PART 1)
http://support.microsoft.com/defau [...] s%3B814981

8 parts with pictures!!
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How to Create a Direct Cable Connection
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp [...] blecon.asp

Cables That Are Compatible with Direct Cable Connection
http://support.microsoft.com/defau [...] -us;310576

Unable to Connect Using Direct Cable Connection
http://support.microsoft.com/defau [...] -us;310152

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Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes

In news:cng556$m3n$1@news8.svr.pol.co.uk,
Mav <Mav@Miramar.com> hunted and pecked:
> Hi All,
>
> I am having a mental block!
>
> Direct cable connection between two machines (host - W98SE, guest
> XP). I have established the connection okay, and have shared the root
> on the host machine. But HOW do I locate the hosts shared drive on
> the guest machine?
>
> I have tried searching for other computers on the network, mapping
> network drive using the host's computer name, but it does not find
> anything.
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> Thanks very much in advance.
>
> Mav