2006-08-01 03:36:05 · 4 answers · asked by Mustache Man 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
Cat5 ethernet crossover cable.
2006-08-01 03:39:56 · answer #1 · answered by Yoi_55 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The "best" wire would be CAT6 ethernet cable, which supports up to 1Gb transfer rates. But, if your network cards are only 10/100, it won't do you much good to have that good a cable. Cat5e would be more than sufficient. To link the two directly, you'll need it to be a "crossover" cable, rather than a "patch" cable.
Link the two together by the crossover cable, set up a home network (workgroup), share the files on the old computer (share the entire hard drive if you wish), then copy the data you want to the new laptop.
2006-08-01 06:07:04 · answer #2 · answered by antirion 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If both have USB ports use a thumbdrive. 1gb for 17$. and u can use it for other things after you complete transferring your files. www.newegg.com or www.buy.com
2006-08-01 03:59:27 · answer #3 · answered by IWTIYDTYM 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Detailed instructions on doing this here:
http://www.infopackets.com/channels/en/windows/gazette/2005/20050726_transfer_files_between_laptops.htm
2006-08-01 05:59:42 · answer #4 · answered by NYC2RTP 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋