Yes. But unless you have the cable, network cards and an ethernet crossover cable is just as much money and less effort.
Here's DCC -> http://www.wown.com/j_helmig/dccmain.htm
Hello
Can I connect a W98SE and an XPPro machines using direct cable connection. I want to be able to at least share files, not necessarily internet connection.
Thanks
Kevin

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