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connecting 2 computers using usb to usb

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setharsh Original post #1
Jul 5, 2005 at 12:31 PM
hi everyone!!!!

can anyone plz tell me how i can connect my computer with my friend's IBM R52 laptop using a USB to USB cable?

my system config is:

P4 - 2.4 HT

D865GBF motherboard

512 Mb RAM

80 GB hard disk
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dushyant123 #2
Nov 26, 2007 at 10:31 PM
U cannot connect two computers using a USB cable.U can Use 8-wire networking cable which should be crimped in a cross connection.
ravi_9793
ravi_9793 #3
Nov 26, 2007 at 10:35 PM
USB is not a network interface.
you need some device to make virtual LAN on USB port...so U can't use USB ports directly to connect two PC.