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linking a laptop & tower both running 2000 professional

Dec 7, 2003 7:50AM PST

Can I easily link and move data between a laptop and a desktop that are running win 2000 professional without investing a bunch on $$$ on weird cords - and which ones do I need?

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Re:linking a laptop & tower both running 2000 professional
Dec 7, 2003 8:03AM PST

A network card for the desktop is about 5 bucks. The network cable could be 5 bucks. Most laptops have network connections already.

Definitely $$ but not $$$.

http://www.wown.com has all these setups documented so I don't have to duplicate that answer.

Bob

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Re:linking a laptop & tower both running 2000 professional
Dec 7, 2003 8:26AM PST
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Re:linking a laptop & tower both running 2000 professional
Dec 7, 2003 9:35AM PST

I connected my tower and laptop (both running XP Pro) using a simple cross-over cable which cost about $15. All you need are ethernet ports on the tower and laptop which should already be there.

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Spgreenfield, Some More Options For Transferring Files
Dec 8, 2003 8:40AM PST

It's important to know the operating systems involved , processor speeds, and whether they both have "Network Interface Cards", or USB ports etc. It also makes a difference on "how much" information you're trying to transfer. So, if you only have a handful of documents, or small pictures, to transfer, do it with a floppy disk or a CD Writer, if available. Some folks have done it by sending themselves, or a friend e-mail, then retrieving it when the new computer is installed.

On the other hand, if the laptop computer has large amounts of pictures, or other files, then you might want to network the two computers temporarily so the data can be transferred quickly and easily. Here are a couple of links on how you might choose to do that:

Direct Connection with a "Laplink" Cable

USB LinQ Link Cable Networking

USB Cable Networking : Introduction

If both machines have a network card installed, purchase a CAT5 Cross-over cable and simply connect the two computers through the NIC's.:
Configuring Your Home Network

Hope this helps.

Grif