Cheapest way to network two laptops

External Since: Sep 03, 2004 Posts: 2

I need to network two laptops for the following reason. I need to
install some CD-based software (MS Streets and Trips) that requires 1
GB of disk sapce. One laptop has a CD drive but limited disjspace;
the other one has lots of disk space but no CD!

Short of buying an external CD, is there a cheaper solution to my
problem? Perhaps networking the two laptops. Could someone be
specific in terms of the suggested solution?

Many thanks

External Since: Aug 21, 2004 Posts: 19

Its quite normal for laptops to have built in network cards, if this is true
for the 2 PC's you have, then all you would require is a network "crossover"
cable. If you have firewire, they can be easily networked through that with
only a cable, or with USB you can purchase a cheap box that would allow you
connect the 2 PCs.

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"Huntley Meadows" <ckm1955 DeleteThis @gmail.com> wrote in message
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>I need to network two laptops for the following reason. I need to
> install some CD-based software (MS Streets and Trips) that requires 1
> GB of disk sapce. One laptop has a CD drive but limited disjspace;
> the other one has lots of disk space but no CD!
>
> Short of buying an external CD, is there a cheaper solution to my
> problem? Perhaps networking the two laptops. Could someone be
> specific in terms of the suggested solution?
>
> Many thanks

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