Can you do this with USB cables

[travesty]

Is there a USB cable out there that will allow me to connect two computers together, so I can push data back and forth??

 

[mechBgon]

Yeah, here's an example of what you're after: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16812246002

 

[RebateMonger]

I keep a couple of these around....but I still haven't ever figured out when I'd use one. Any PC that has a USB port also, most likely, has an Ethernet port, which is faster and doesn't require non-standard drivers.

 

[mechBgon]

I heard you can do an impromptu network with Firewire too, but I haven't tried it.

 

[spherrod]

Originally posted by: RebateMonger
I keep a couple of these around....but I still haven't ever figured out when I'd use one. Any PC that has a USB port also, most likely, has an Ethernet port, which is faster and doesn't require non-standard drivers.

I'd agree - but there are a few old laptops which have a USB port but no built-in NIC. Not many of these machines in use now though

 

[stogez]

I think someone in the buy/sell forum had one a few days ago. Might still be there if you search for it.

 

[Captante]

Firewire is simple with XP because most controllers are automatically set up as network adapters... just connect the cable & follow the same procedure as with ethernet.