On 17 April 2010 09:34, Nick Rout <[email protected]> wrote: > On Sat, Apr 17, 2010 at 10:09 AM, Barry <[email protected]> wrote: > > Nick Rout wrote: > >> > >> On Fri, Apr 16, 2010 at 3:41 PM, Barry <[email protected]> wrote: > >>> > >>> I understand it may be possible to connect 2 boxes using a usb cable > >>> instead > >>> of ethernet. > >>> > >>> Is this possible?, if so what hardware / software is required, and > >>> possible > >>> problems. > >>> > >>> TIA > >>> > >>> Barry > >>> > >> > >> does this help? (Google found it i haven't read it all) > >> > >> http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/248 > >> > > Thanks Nick, I will investigate this > > > > do you really have two boxes with no ethernet ports? >
How about a couple of the bluetooth whatsits that CLUG folks have been on about recently? Limited short range wireless freedom and a cost about an order of magnetude less than that USB cable. I'd suggest that you do it properly. I could lend you a ethernet switch until Caleb comes home from Wellington for the Summer. -- Sincerely etc. Christopher Sawtell
