Re: copying files PC-to-PC, no network, no mobile storage

[Dan <dan27649@xxxxxxxxx>]

On 4/23/07, David Gibbs <david@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Dan wrote:
> > I would like to move files from my laptop to a desktop (and v.v.) via a
> > cable; no network involved.  I'm thinking a USB cable and Windows XP
> just
> > "knows" what to do when the connection is made.  FWIW, the laptop is XP
> Pro
> > and the desktop is XP Home, both at SP2.
>
> I've seen file transfer kits at the computer store ... although I don't
> think XP 'just knows' how to use it.
>
> Why not network?  All you would need is a simple switch or crossover
> cable to connect the systems.


I guess my definition of "networking" is a bit skewed; to me it means
"intervening" hardware, like a router.  I was in MicroCenter last night and
found a cross-over cable.

But I'd still have to set up a network on both PC's, right?

- Dan