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2 total messages Started by Andy Mabbett Thu, 18 Jul 2002 22:05
Networking 101
#231
Author: Andy Mabbett
Date: Thu, 18 Jul 2002 22:05
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As soon as I can get my network card to install (!) I want to network
between the Win 98SE (soon to be Win 2K) machine, and an XP laptop.

Where can I learn the basics, for both operating systems?

I'm told I can do this directly, using a "cross-over" cable. Is that so?
-- 
Andy Mabbett
                "May contain traces of nuts or seeds."

                                (label on a packet of popcorn)
Re: Networking 101
#216
Author: Frank GoBell
Date: Fri, 19 Jul 2002 03:34
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"Andy Mabbett" <andy@pigsonthewing.org.uk> wrote in message
news:HRMa0KAluzN9EwVU@pigsonthewing.org.uk...
> As soon as I can get my network card to install (!) I want to network
> between the Win 98SE (soon to be Win 2K) machine, and an XP laptop.
>
> Where can I learn the basics, for both operating systems?
>
> I'm told I can do this directly, using a "cross-over" cable. Is that so?
> --
> Andy Mabbett
>                 "May contain traces of nuts or seeds."
>
>                                 (label on a packet of popcorn)

http://www.wown.com/
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Frank GoBell, MCSE+Internet
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