[pchelpers] Re: need simple way to internet connect Windows 95 and XP systems.

Oh. Networking is of course a prerequisite for sharing connections. In
this case, however, the router sounds more sensible.
Louis M Hall wrote:
> 
> Thank you John,
> 
> They are not networked together. They are merely side by side.
> The new XP machine is intended as a replacement for the  old
> 95 machine. I have no plans to network if they means giving me
> the ability to transfer data from one systeme to the next in a direct
> manner.
> 
> Through the help that I have received here, I plan to buy a Linksys
> 4-Port 10/100 Cable/DSL Router [BEFSR411] from the local
> Best Buy at a net of $49.99 after rebates. In addition a couple
> of cables to connect it.
> 
> My purpose is to have an Internet Cable connection on both computers
> to assist me in transferring data to the new machine and possibly
> taking
> advantage of the video card and associated software on the old machine
> for which there is no upgrade to XP for the software and possibly my
> HP 5100C scanner. I can just scan and extract from TV whatever I want
> and send it to the XP computer by email or floppy. [no CD burner on
> old
> machine]
> 
> Thanks to all of you for your continued help.


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