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DCC sometimes works and sometimes does not. With some machines it will work
parallel and not serial, and other machines it will work serial and not
parallel. I have two machines that will not communicate under threat of
death, each of which communicates enthusiastically with a third. A search of
the web leads you to suspect
that it is not a highly regarded protocol.

temp <none@nowhere.com> wrote in message
news:2%0r5.1006$U41.79598@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
> Try setting up a folder or drive for sharing. There should be an option to
> enable it in the right-click menu.
>
> Bill Watt Sr. <Xbwatt@epix.net> wrote in message
> news:b0joqssd38dpq1fl9kmu3dbc7hlt3vtjms@4ax.com...
> > On Wed, 30 Aug 2000 09:04:02 +1000, "Marsh"
> > <mtwilk@ozemail.com.au> wrote:
> >
> > :I've just got a laptop and tried to set it up for DCC with my desktop.
I
> am
> > :able to connect the two computers via the LPT1 ports, the username and
> > :passwords are verified, and the guest (laptop) says "Looking for shared
> > :files." It then says it can't find any (although I've enabled it on the
> > :host) and asks me to enter the host's name. I do this and it then says
> > :"Cannot find the host computer".
> > :
> > :What am I doing wrong?
> >
> > The Network Neighborhood icon must be on the desktops, at least on
> > the Guest.
> > A Laplink (data transfer) type cable must be used, printer and
> > null modem cables don't work on the printer port.
> > Use the same workgroup name for both but a different computer
> > name. I use OEM1 and OEM2 for computer names.
> >
> > How to setup Direct Cable Connection using Printer Ports.
> > http://home.epix.net/~bwatt/directcc.htm
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Bill Watt Sr.
> > Computer Help and Tips  http://home.epix.net/~bwatt/
> > Remove X in From Address to reply. Spam is getting to me.
> >
>
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