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# hooray
head rolly rolly fun.
gets a bit dizzy.

TJ: what do I need to do to network two XP computers together in the simplest possible way (I understand nothing). From what I work out, 2 ethernet patch cables and a hub/switch thing. is that it?
(I helped save b3ta! _null_, Tue 16 Dec 2003, 1:27, archived)
# you can get an ethernet crossover cable
and just connect the 2 puters directly
(vork and burlap, Tue 16 Dec 2003, 1:28, archived)
# i have one, and i tried it
and the network wizard for XP didn't like it. so i wiggled it about a bit, then resorted to violence, then nothing.

edit: AAAAH, crossover cable? hm....... i will try that. ta.
(I helped save b3ta! _null_, Tue 16 Dec 2003, 1:29, archived)
# As long as they both have ethernet ports.
(goat thinks you're shit, Tue 16 Dec 2003, 1:29, archived)
# Do it like we used to do in the olden days
com 1 to com 1, ahhhhhhh 386s, theyre making a come back you know, you mark my words
(Inspector_Bumhat http://hurled.blogspot.com/, Tue 16 Dec 2003, 1:29, archived)
# Yay
for null modems!

Actually, nay for null modems - they make me think of that nullo thing that was in the newsletter.
(I helped save b3ta! s0WmVHAwZgpG, Tue 16 Dec 2003, 1:42, archived)
# a penis is a privilege
not a right!

;p
(I helped save b3ta! Rapitinui get in the cage and I'll give you a treat, Tue 16 Dec 2003, 1:45, archived)
# 1. buy two usb wireless things
2. install software
3. smile
(I helped save b3ta! rob, Tue 16 Dec 2003, 1:29, archived)
# hm... they both have wired network cards already
and they're about 5 feet away from each other
(I helped save b3ta! _null_, Tue 16 Dec 2003, 1:30, archived)
# fair enough
i'm just a recent convert of the wireless thing
(I helped save b3ta! rob, Tue 16 Dec 2003, 1:32, archived)
# all this wireless fuckery-foo is showing off

(Inspector_Bumhat http://hurled.blogspot.com/, Tue 16 Dec 2003, 1:33, archived)
# I hate USB networking.
I have better uses for my ports than that. I do need to buy a wireless router and some wifi cards though.
(goat thinks you're shit, Tue 16 Dec 2003, 1:30, archived)
# i may go for wireless once it's warm again

for garden-based interwebbing
(vork and burlap, Tue 16 Dec 2003, 1:33, archived)
# I just can't be arsed to drill huge holes in the house.
(goat thinks you're shit, Tue 16 Dec 2003, 1:34, archived)
# and bed / sofa / toilet laptopping
it's foamy
(I helped save b3ta! rob, Tue 16 Dec 2003, 1:35, archived)
# i can do bed and sofa easily as
my phone sockets are easily reached from either

if urgent interwebbing is needed when i need a crap, i go for the bluetooth/mobile option

it makes for an expensive crap
(vork and burlap, Tue 16 Dec 2003, 1:37, archived)