DIRECT PARALLEL CONNECTION

Can I connect 1 XP Pro PC (Guest) to 1 Win98 Original (Host) using direct
Parallel connection. I know I can use a Serial connection, but Parallel is
apparently faster?

Thanks for any assistance.
DeeDee

In article <(E-Mail Removed)>, "dw"
<(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
>Can I connect 1 XP Pro PC (Guest) to 1 Win98 Original (Host) using direct
>Parallel connection. I know I can use a Serial connection, but Parallel is
>apparently faster?
>
>Thanks for any assistance.
>DeeDee

Yes, you can. For details:

DirectParallel® and Direct Cable Connection (DCC) Step-by-Step SETUP
http://www.lpt.com/Support/DCC-SetUp/dcc-setup.htm

Parallel is faster than serial. An Ethernet connection is much faster
than both, and it's much easier to set up and use.
--
Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

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I'm so glad I found this thread -- I can't seem to install the DCC as both
your and the instructions I looked up have indicated. I put in the sytem
disc to get the file, and it can't find it on the system disc. Do you have
any suggestions?

"Steve Winograd [MVP]" wrote:

> In article <(E-Mail Removed)>, "dw"
> <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
> >Can I connect 1 XP Pro PC (Guest) to 1 Win98 Original (Host) using direct
> >Parallel connection. I know I can use a Serial connection, but Parallel is
> >apparently faster?
> >
> >Thanks for any assistance.
> >DeeDee
>
> Yes, you can. For details:
>
> DirectParallel® and Direct Cable Connection (DCC) Step-by-Step SETUP
> http://www.lpt.com/Support/DCC-SetUp/dcc-setup.htm
>
> Parallel is faster than serial. An Ethernet connection is much faster
> than both, and it's much easier to set up and use.
> --
> Best Wishes,
> Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)
>
> Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group
> for everyone to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions
> addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups.
>
> Microsoft Most Valuable Professional - Windows Networking
> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
>
> Steve Winograd's Networking FAQ
> http://www.bcmaven.com/networking/faq.htm
>