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

On 4/24/07, David Gibbs <david@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Dan wrote:
> 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?

Yes, but you can configure both with static IP's and you're all set.


Thanks David!

How do I accomplish that? I'm used to letting the router automagically
assign IP addresses. Or is it Windows that detects all that? Do I have to
stay within the 192.168... group?

- Dan

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