ok, i have two computers but i need some data transfered from one to the other. what the best way to do this? is there a special cable i can use (sorry, im not the computer knowing type)?

thanks

You can either take one hard drive out and put it in the other computer (though since you asked you probably don't want this option). The other option is simply to use a crossover cable (ethernet cable modified for direct connection between two computers) and do it via Windows sharing. If both are on the network, just share the files on one computer, and download them to the one you want.

i was told about the second option but then that would require me to buy a switch or a hub. if there isn't another way i guess i'll have to break down and buy one.

you dont need a hub/switch if you are using a crossover cable, n00b

You don't need a hub if you have a crossover cable.

If you can't find can't find a crossover cable or someone who can make one for you, I'd look into buying a hub. They're not that expensive and they're handy to have around.

To identify a crossover cable, look at each end with the tab facing away from you. The colors on one end should be:
orange-white, orange, green-white, blue, blue-white, green, brown-white, brown
On the other:
green-white, green, orange-white, blue, blue-white, orange, brown-white, brown

good insult you douche. if you read, i said i wasnt the computer type. go back to your dull life of playing computer games and downloading pornography. and if you read, it's what i was told from someone else. jesus, you need to learn how to comprehend, dick.

If both machines are on XP it is pretty easy to use a USB A to A cable. Unfortunately finding one in Rolla can be like looking for a Unicorn.

that's funny AC... you tell 'im!
lol

And you said you wanted help with this? The people that will be able to are the ones that might be offended by a stereotypical statement like that. You should watch who you offend while asking for help, even if you are offended by something that they say. I would go into a long rant about self-control, but this isn't the post to do so in.

I, for one, will not be offering my advice.

how was my statement even stereotypical? just because i said he's apt to play video games and download pornography doesnt mean i was stereotyping him and it doesnt mean i was stereotyping the rest of you (you as in people that tend to know a great deal of computers). the guy came to me as a dick while i was just trying to ask a simple little question. i'm trying to lead my life and just happen to bump into a little computer problem and thought the good students of UMR might have and answer. fine, i'll be the good guy and appologize. sorry Mee and any other i might have offended. just dont go calling peope names because of their inability to use computers.

Although I do believe that was a sterotypical comment, that hardly matters now. I'm glad you apologized, so should he. Kudos to you.

As far as transferring data, it really depends on how much data there is to be transferred. I was always a fan of buring it to a CD... or, if there is a bunch of data, and you have some money to throw around, buy an external USB hard drive, they are easy to use.

Otherwise, I suggest you do NOT use regular ol' Windows Networking to transfer the data over if you use the hub/crossover cable... it has corrupted data for me many times in the past while using it. If you do use it, use EasySFV or some kind of CRC checker to make sure that the source and destination files are identical.

If you need any more explanation on any of this, just post it!

you posted anonymously, why the fuck do you care if i called you a n00b?

you really shouldnt take anything you read here too seriously

alright, here's my guide to producing the fastest computer to computer data transfer cable. First of all, you'll need your hard drive to spin faster. I've found connecting the cable directly to an ac power outlet does this just fine.

Next, you'll have to find a way to speed up the cable that would be transferring the data. Hook up a car battery to any random wire on the inside of any ethernet cable.

You'll also need to boost power to your computer to help everything else to run at an increased speed. Stick it on the stove. The heat will help stimulate the particles in the structure therefore making operation faster.

Good luck!

Speaking of burning shit,

at work today a riser card (if you don't know what that is too bad) scorched right before my eyes. If I hadn't been right there to hit the power switch I imagine shit would have been burning real good.