Can you use a NIC for this?

[loki515]

I would like to know if I can take my two computers and use there nic's to transfer some files,such as mp3's and program files.The old machine is a pent3 450 ibm aptiva.new one amd 1 gig t-bird kt7 raid.I would like to know if i remove them from my DSl hub and link them together can I transfer the info that way?I think I can do it over the net,but I beleive that even with my dsl that would take 52 days to complete.The new system running win2k old win98.Main reson for doing this because I want to upgrade old computer to win2k but not enough room.I used to just take the hard drives out and put them in the same machine and transfer that way put I'm looking for a faster way.Any advice would be helpfull.Thanks...SIC...

[mind245]

The fastest way to transfer files is to get yourself a crossover cable ($5). This is a special cable specificly designed to conect two computers' NIC's for direct file transfer (as opposed to using a hub). This works much faster than using a 10 base T hub but will only connect to computers. You could normally see the other computer in network neighborhood I think. If you're running two OS's you could set up an ftp server on the first computer and have the second computer conect to the first machine. You could upload/download files this way and it's exteremely fast.

[drizzle]

You shouldn't have any problems transferring files between the two OS's using NetBEUI as suggested by Comtech.

[This message has been edited by drizzle (edited 02-22-2001).]

[Comtech]

Yes, you can.
A NIC in each machine, a crossover cable, then install NETBEUI (Networking, protocalls) and have fun.

[loki515]

Will this cause any conflict being that I have two differnt os?

[loki515]

Thanks for all the help fellas haven't got it to work out just right yet,but I'm sure I will.Mind,how do you set up a FTP?Dos anyone have any links to help my learn more on how to use and understand how to work a FTP.Thanks...SIC...

[Fingers]

loki, if you have a cross over cable, and set up the protocols and file sharing, you can just drag and drop the files to your other machine. You must have a cross-over cable and not a patch cable to connect them directly. You won't have any problems networking Win2K and Win98.

You can find links to networking guides at this SysOpt thread. http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/Forum6/HTML/002052.html

[loki515]

Thanks for the links I am trying all the suggestions that everyone has giving me.As we speak I have relized how to transfer the music from one computer to the other.Now they are talking but when I try to transfer program files, such as CD creator,then try to run the program it does not want to run correctly,it will say some path or something is missing.If you have any more suggetions thanks.Thanks for the links fingers...SIC...

[Fingers]

When you "install" a program, it copies files into the Windows directory and makes entries into the registry, therefore, simply copying all the program files from the program's directory and trying to run them on another PC doesn't usually work. You should "install" the programs on the other computer.

I believe there is software that will "move" programs for you, but I don't have any experience with any of them.

[This message has been edited by Fingers (edited 02-23-2001).]

[Comtech]

RE FTP: I have a HUGE tutorial (with pics) here. (http://members.cnx.net/reboot/ftp_tutorial.htm)
RE NETBEUI: Once installed on both computers, the Network Neighbourhood icon will be on the desktops. If you simply use Explorer, you can drag and drop files from one computer to the other, no need for any 3rd party programs.
RE Software to Move programs: Theres one I found at ZDNet called "Change of Address" (COA), just do a search for it. It allows moving of programs anywhere, and updates the appropriate registry entries, paths, etc. Works well.

[loki515]

Well thanks for all of your help.I have made the two see each othe rbut still having trouble running the programs that I transfer.Maybe like you said fingers better off installing the program from start.Thanks agian....SIC...

[loki515]

Still taking ideas also

[FREDS]

I am attempting the same thing with 2 computers and a cross over cable but I do not see either computer in network neiborhood any ideas? Help

[BBA]

Loki...your connecting two computers to a DLS modem through a DSL router right?

You should be fine. One PC will access the other without having to go through the internet, if they are both plugged into the same router.