networking help solicited from the geeks out there

[Billy n NC]

You could go this way:
Place your hard drive in a USB Enclosure. $19.99

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2010090092%201053807123&name=3.5%22

Yes those work great.. I have three of them..

Just take the hard drive out of the tower and install in the case.

[Full Quiver]

So by using a crossover cable I can't just use the one monitor for both towers?

[Billy n NC]

So by using a crossover cable I can't just use the one monitor for both towers?

Simple answer No...

Not saying it could not be done. But it would take the following.

1.. A computer with a Bios that does not give an error message saying that is is missing keyboard or mouse etc.

2. An operating system installed on the computer with no login required. Boot up into operating window.

3. Load a software piece that allows remote controll of computer to be controlled by primary computer.. (but most require password entered on 2nd computer to allow remote control)

4. Share the Drive

5. Connect the crossover (null Modem) cable.


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Or you can install OS on tower computer .
connect keyboard and mouse and monitor.
Turn computer on. Login and share drive.
Unplug keyboard and mouse and monitor and connect back on primary computer . Map a drive to 2nd computer shared drive.

Repeat this every time the power goes out or 2 computer gets turned off..

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Additional option is a KVM (Previously mentioned)
Are you familiar with these products.

Keyboard, Video and Monitor..
Comes in 1 KVM and 2 computers to multiples.

I have 2 2 compuer KVM switches and 1- 4 KVM switcher.
Purchased off ebay for abo9ut 20 bucks.

A KVM will allow you to have 1 keyboard , 1 mouse and 1 monitor for two or more computers.

They come in USB and PS2 models.

Here is a Belking model which I have one of.

http://cgi.ebay.com/BELKIN-PS-2-Port-KVM-Switch-with-Cable-w-Audio-F1DL102P_W0QQitemZ360093293198QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCOMP_EN_Networking_Components?hash=item360093293198&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1234%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

[Full Quiver]

This is more involved than I originally thought. I may just set it up near the router and go that route.

[A2JGirl]

You could go this way:
Place your hard drive in a USB Enclosure. $19.99

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2010090092%201053807123&name=3.5%22

Yes those work great.. I have three of them..

Just take the hard drive out of the tower and install in the case.

I like this idea!!!

Or if it's a 3 1/2" SATA hard drive, you could sell it to me and buy whatever you want! Ha!

[Full Quiver]

Do you need a HD Rachael?

[A2JGirl]

Yup I am in the market. The nice folks here have recommended places to purchase a new one for a decent price, but I'm holding out a bit for the $$$.

[Full Quiver]

Well anything I might have won't be very large.

[A2JGirl]

We have 80 GB now and after 3 years, have only used 50 of it. I want something bigger but I figure it doesn't have to be much bigger!

Sorry to hijack! I was kidding really at first but you asked.

[Ilovebigcats]

Please don't tell Danny how to do things like this without written consent from me. UGH.

I plan to buy my own hard drive that has LOADS of space, cheap, and NOT SEEN! Grrrrrrrrrr.

[Full Quiver]

I set up the other CPU, monitor, and all. Can this be done wirelessly?

[Tim Elston]

I set up the other CPU, monitor, and all. Can this be done wirelessly?

What operating systems are on the old and new computers?

[Full Quiver]

newer = XP

older = 2000 (I said it was old)

[Billy n NC]

I set up the other CPU, monitor, and all. Can this be done wirelessly?

Great.. YES it can be wireless. All you need is a USB port and one of these.

http://cgi.ebay.com/54Mbps-USB-Wireless-802-11b-g-WIFI-LAN-Adapter-Dongle_W0QQitemZ290276224470QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCOMP_HN_Network_Adapters?hash=item290276224470&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1234%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1307%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

Thats assuming you have a wireless router

OS does not matter. I have wireless 2000 machines .

Here is an Idea. I have two of these for my grandkids. I have a PIII 500 computer w/2000 installed . Wireless. I let my Fosterkids and Grandkids play on it. this is there homepage
http://www.ebroach.net/gkids/

Add a 2nd large drive to your tower. You can map a network drive to this drive and the kids would never know it was there.

PS for those here in NC. I got two Grandkid computer ready and for sale.. LOL.

[Full Quiver]

Both machines are fully wireless.