Re: Transferring files between computers

On Sun, 08 Jul 2007 19:03:36 +0000, Dave Kelly wrote:

King Beowulf wrote:
Dave Kelly wrote:
Has anyone tried a product like this for transferring files between
computers?

http://www.thinkgeek.com/computing/accessories/8199/

What's wrong with just using the network (TCP/IP) ports? Why the extra
complexity? Even if you don't run a home network, you can still connect
to computers via RJ45 CAT5 crossover cables. Much simpler and much faster!

This sounds exciting. Wonder why a simple minded person like me, can not
think of a solution so simple. Must be old age. This is exactly like the
cable between my DSL modem and router, RIGHT?

No. That would be a straight through cable. You need a crossover cable.



My son in law makes these RJ45 cables in his line of work. Has pushed
the length to over 100 meters.

What command line applications would I use to send files/folders:
Linux to Linux
Linux to Vista basic
Vista basic to Linux

tia

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