Hello, Since day-before-yesterday, my whole life's changed! My workstation (winxp w/ 3.2gz) decided not to work for me anymore and so i have been asking around for alternatives for salvaging my data. One of the ideas that occured to me was running an ftp server on my "working" workstation and transfer all the "must-have" files from the non-working workstation using knoppix and built-in ftp web-browser called konqueror. the problem is: the ServU is not starting up... is this because I have DSL? I do have firewall... but i turned it off and it still won't start. Anyone can suggest a better or simple ftp server that I can use to transfer small files?? -BC

Is your DSL static or dynamic? i_XpUser

hi, you should just remove the hard/drive set it as a slave and put it in another computer and salavge the data that way. keltik

Hello XpUser: My IP is dynamic keltikgent: my workstation that is not working is a Laptop and my working workstation (where i want to transfer all my needed files) is a PC. So I do not believe it would be possible to make laptop hardrive as a slave hd. or is it? -BC

hi, im almost sure they sell a laptop to pc adapter for the hard/drive ..im trying to search for one now..i know ive seen one somewhere just cant seem to remember the site.price was under 10 bucks i think.im sure someone can direct you to the right place for an adapter cable..im drawing a blank right now. keltik

Keltik: You are kidding me right? only 10 buck?? WOW! That's well worth the investment I am searching the web right now!! thank you!!!!!! if it is, what I think it is, then all my worries are solved! thanks Keltik -BC

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=244974&sku=C184-17705&SRCCODE=OVEQUIGO&CMP=KNC-OVERTURE from a website..but im sure if you can actually find a computrershop in your area it will probably be even cheaper. keltik