Question about linking two computers

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I have a desktop computer with XP and a notebook with DOS 6.2. Is it
possible to copy files back and forth using a serial cable?

Ken
 
K said:
I have a desktop computer with XP and a notebook with DOS 6.2. Is it
possible to copy files back and forth using a serial cable?

Ken
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Theoretically "yes" but without a lot of work using a combination of old
and new technologies involving finding some programs, configuring them, etc.

If your objective is to exchange files between these two machines, best
bet (amongst a number of things I can think of) is to use a floppy disk.

If your objective is to hack at this problem with a serial cable, then
good luck to you.
 
Rob Schneider said:
Theoretically "yes" but without a lot of work using a combination of old
and new technologies involving finding some programs, configuring them,
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etc.

Theoretically and practically "yes" It's quite easy with a serial cable and
copies of the current Kermit program on each machine. Get Kermit from
http://www.columbia.edu/kermit/ MS-DOS Kermit, which is free for personal
use and which will run on your DOS notebook and should run in a DOS window
on XP is at http://www.columbia.edu/kermit/mskermit.html .
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[Kermit] should run in a DOS window on XP
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If it doesn't, there's always plain old HyperTerminal (Start Menu ->
All Programs -> Accessoires (?sp)). I used that and TerAm to transfer
stuff back and forth between the PC and an Amiga, and it worked fine.
Though...regarding the XP-to-DOS direction, long filenames might pose
a problem.
~Ally
 
Rob Schneider said:
Theoretically "yes" but without a lot of work using a combination of old
and new technologies involving finding some programs, configuring them, etc.

If your objective is to exchange files between these two machines, best
bet (amongst a number of things I can think of) is to use a floppy disk.
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This is hilarious. No kidding. I can use a floppy? Can you think of a reason
why someone may look for another way to exchange files instead of using
disks? I can.
 
Yes, I of course I can think of a lot of reasons for looking for a way
other than floppy disks. *Your* question asked if it was possible to
use a serial cable. You were not asking for other ways.

You didn't mention floppy disk method as being unacceptable and you
didn't mention any other possibilities. You asked about a serial cable.
Compared to serial cable, the floppy disk method is probably a better
approach in the same "solution space" when one is considering a serial
cable as a potential solution. It avoids any technical issues.

If your question is really what is the best way to "copy files back and
forth between two machines" AND you don't want to use a floppy disk or
serial cable ... then I would suggest you look into setting up a network
connection between the two machines involving lan cards, cross over
cable or hub, etc. Doing this will probably involving additional
equipment (if you don't already have) and doing some learning.
 
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