> I have a requirement to set up a TCP/IP link from a Linux box to a Win XP > box using a serial cable (for various reasons). > > Clearly what I need is a PPP 'server' on Win XP and a PPP 'client' on the > Linux box. I have read the PPP howto, and it mostly concerns itself with a > link to ISPs using PPP over a modem, but it does suggest how to do it over > a direct serial cable.
I wrote a script (ppp-quicklink) for doing this between two Linux boxes, if you find that useful. You'd need to do the equivalent on XP. Either side can be server (just like netcat). Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann is possibly list0570 with the domain in header http://volker.dnsalias.net/ Please do not CC list postings to me.
