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  1. Jun 5th, 2003, 05:26 PM #1
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    Null Modem Connection

    Hey,

    I have a new computer coming tomorrow but I'm planning on keeping this one in the hope of being able to connect the two together via what I believe is called a null modem or direct cable connection so that I can play multiplayer games.

    Machine 1 runs Windows '98, whilst Machine 2 will run Windows XP.

    Does the conflict in operating systems mean that such a connection won't be possible? And what additional hardware or cables, other than the null modem cable itself, may I require?

    Thanking you in advance...
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    Re: Null Modem Connection

    Originally posted by scotty85_2000
    Hey,

    I have a new computer coming tomorrow but I'm planning on keeping this one in the hope of being able to connect the two together via what I believe is called a null modem or direct cable connection so that I can play multiplayer games.

    Machine 1 runs Windows '98, whilst Machine 2 will run Windows XP.

    Does the conflict in operating systems mean that such a connection won't be possible? And what additional hardware or cables, other than the null modem cable itself, may I require?
    Thanking you in advance...
    It's possible to get them connected but probably with more efforts . I mean you will face different kinds of problems and bugs but I would suggest to install XP on the first machine as possible . This way , you will find it very easy to connect them .
    You need LAN cards with a network cable .
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  3. Jun 6th, 2003, 05:59 PM #3
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    Your best bet is probably to use two network cards and a crossover cable.
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