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RE: [ECS] New PC, etc David Kindred Thu, 4 Jan 2001 14:00:51 -0500

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Hey, Mark. Glad to hear that you're up again.

> 2) Can anyone recommend a 4-port ISA serial-exp card ?
> I assume that the QUICKPATH has an ISA FLEXPORT, but am
> wondering if there are now superior alternatives.

Many of us have had great success with the Byte Runner cards
(www.byterunner.com). And, they're cheap, too!

> 3) Can I connect 2 PCs via USB cables to do PC->PC transfers
>    (as I now do via RS-232 ports) ? If so, what "device" would
>    my software "open" ?

You might consider getting a couple of $15 network adapters and a $30 hub to
set up your own peer-to-peer network. It's extremely easy to do, and you'd
be able to share hard drives, printers and your Internet connection between
the machines.

--David

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