Messages in this thread | | | Date | Wed, 23 Dec 1998 08:34:20 +0000 (GMT) | From | Riley Williams <> | Subject | Re: Cheap network for two hosts ? |
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Hi David.
>>>> I want to exchange a lot of data between two x86-PCs. >>>> The only options I see are : parallel port, serial port and USB.
>>> Best option: buy two network cards and a crossover cable or a hub. >>> Faster, more efficient, more reliable. Slightly more expensive, but >>> it's worth it.
>> I don't know what you call "Slightly more expensive", but I bought a >> box containing a dozen old NE2000 clone cards for a fiver. So far, >> I've used five of them, and sold a further four for £3 each, and by my >> arithmetic, I don't think I could have done any better...
> I'd like to network 3 computers. Problem: one is a laptop. Any idea > where I can get an ethernet card (preferably 10-base-T for a laptop for > a reasonable price?
I just bought one new from one of the local computer shops, that does both 10base2 and 10baseT for the amazingly expensive prive of £42.50, and even on student income, I can afford that...
In fact, I'm using it to install RedHat 5.2 on the laptop in question as we speak...
Best wishes from Riley.
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