is it possible to transfer files directly using ethernet cables? I wanted to connect my laptop with my desktop so I can send some files to my laptop. is that possible to do via ethernet? anyone have a guide for newbies at that? thanks!
I might be wrong but I think if you hook them directly you need a 'special' cable, aka a "cross-over" cable.
i have a crossover cable, and i connected my laptop and desktop together, but nothing happens. like for example, if i put my digital camera in (i know it uses USB), the computer reads it, but there is no detection of the cross over cable. how would i go upon transfering files?
Y, windoze is retarded like that. maybe you have to make them part of the same workgroup? I've always connected my network via my router so I dunno if th same BS applies from PC to PC with a direct cable.
here we go: http://www.smallbusinesscomputing.com/webmaster/print.php/3293481 about 1/2 way down it confirms the workgroup thing...