Re: Cheap network for two hosts ?

Riley Williams (rhw@bigfoot.com)
Tue, 22 Dec 1998 15:31:43 +0000 (GMT)


Hi there.

>> I want to exchange a lot of data between two x86-PCs.
>> The only options I see are : parallel port, serial port and USB.

> Best option: buy two network cards and a crossover cable or a hub.
> Faster, more efficient, more reliable. Slightly more expensive, but
> it's worth it.

I don't know what you call "Slightly more expensive", but I bought a
box containing a dozen old NE2000 clone cards for a fiver. So far,
I've used five of them, and sold a further four for £3 each, and by my
arithmetic, I don't think I could have done any better...

Best wishes from Riley.

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