linking 2 computers together is it possible?

[ODBXXX]

ok i have an old emachine amd athlon xp 1800+

[water]

Sure, should be easy enough, use the old one as a server, so you can see the drive there as a networking drive. That won't hinder the performance of the newer PC.

Think of an office network with workstatons, new pc = workstation, old one server/storage etc.

Have fun!

[ODBXXX]

Sure, should be easy enough, use the old one as a server, so you can see the drive there as a networking drive. That won't hinder the performance of the newer PC.

Think of an office network with workstatons, new pc = workstation, old one server/storage etc.

Have fun!

ok how do i go about making the older one a server? and how do i link them?

[water]

Time for you to read something other than Pr0n.

[Dark_Matter]

If you just want to link two computers together the easiest way would be using a CrossOver cable. It's not a hard task to do. If you need help just ask or even easier (Google It). Ehhhh

[resopalrabotnick]

or if you've got two comps and want both on tyhe net you will need a router anyhow, and that will also serve as the link between the 2 comps.

[Dark_Matter]

both computers can be on the internet at the same time with a CrossOver cable also.

Internet Connection Sharing will do the trick. Each computer is issued a local ip with just a simple CrossOver cable as well.

[rammolo]

Hi, in the last answer the downside is that the host computer should be on so the other can access inet

[resopalrabotnick]

plus you need 2 nics in one comp to share the connection or you need to run the modem over usb. a router is simpler to set up and config, has some firewall protection, other comp doesn't need to be on, doesn't need 2 nics in one comp, etc, etc, etc.

[deerkill10]

wireless router is the way to go it gives you 4 wired ports as well as a number of wireless ports depending on the router mine has 18 this will give you room to upgrade to more computers in the future