Windows 98 - Windows XP serial connection?

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Frustrated

I have a Windows 98 laptop that I want to connect to a
Windows XP desktop via a RS-232C serial cable. The help
topic says that the two computers need to share a
protocol, but they have none that are the same. Can I
download new protocols? How can I connect these
computers?

Thanks for your help.
 
"Frustrated" said:
I have a Windows 98 laptop that I want to connect to a
Windows XP desktop via a RS-232C serial cable. The help
topic says that the two computers need to share a
protocol, but they have none that are the same. Can I
download new protocols? How can I connect these
computers?

Thanks for your help.
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Windows 98 and XP have these common protocols: TCP/IP, NetBEUI, and
IPX/SPX.

See this web page:

DirectParallel® and Direct Cable Connection (DCC) Step-by-Step SETUP
http://www.lpt.com/Support/DCC-SetUp/dcc-setup.htm
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