Direct Cable Connection
 

In the dark days of Win 98 I had 2 computers linked by DCC, I still have the special cable but would it work with XP Pro ?

Re: Direct Cable Connection
 

You mean a serial cable?
Or a crossover Network cable?

Re: Direct Cable Connection
 

I think DCC was just a crossover RS232.... com port to com port tansfer.

Slow for file transfer, but great for 2 player doom!

Re: Direct Cable Connection
 

Thanks for quick replies, dont know the technicalities but it was'nt a crossover network cable, it linked via the printer ports if thats any help.

Re: Direct Cable Connection
 

This might be usefull...

http://www.lpt.com/Questions/DirectP...arallelfaq.htm

Sorry, normaly I'd have a quick look round and find some kind of answer for you, but I'm just on my way out the door.... if it isn't resolved when I get in tonight, I'll have a better look for you ;)

Re: Direct Cable Connection
 

Y'know you can get a 2M crossover cable for less than a quid at ebuyer? If you're having trouble, just go for that option, at least you know that it'll work ;)

Re: Direct Cable Connection
 

Sounds like the cable that Laplink used.