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Name: kathryn
Date: January 31, 2003 at 12:55:32 Pacific
OS: windows me
CPU/Ram: pentium 3
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Hi i just recently decided to network my two computers to share the internet connection between the two however i don' know how to go about doing this at all. I just need the basics thanks.



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Name: MichaelMck
Date: January 31, 2003 at 13:22:37 Pacific
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Well, if it's only two systems you could just get a crossover cable and connect it to both and then setup windows networking (which varies with OS version) These can be found most anywhere (local comp. stores and will vary in lengths)


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Name: FBI Agent
Date: January 31, 2003 at 18:49:26 Pacific
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thats wont help if you want to get on the net though, unless you have a usb modem. so if you dont you would have to change a few things on each comp and buy a "switch". after you get the switch do these

http://computing.net/windowsme/wwwboard/forum/24211.html

your welcome !) lol


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