ok i have 2 old computers (yet still both running XP) is there anyway to connect them together and have twice the speeds or space (more drives) if so.. how?
2007-12-01 16:11:53 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
ok so what i have learned is parrel computer is not gonna happen... o well.. crushed dreams never tasted so good..
2007-12-01 16:20:09 · update #1
You need a crossover cable ( either usb or ethernet its a special cable you cant just use a plain one) Or a Ethernet switch. Then you run network connection wizard on both machines and you can share the folders and space between them
2007-12-01 16:18:34 · answer #1 · answered by OZ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get cables to connect them direct, or buy the equipment to set up a wireless network. Neither way will make them run faster; that is controlled by the CPUs you have installed in each computer, but it will give you more access to drive space.
2007-12-02 00:26:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Twice the speeds (Parallel Computing) is not a feature that is available in Windows XP. You can, however, setup a network which will allow you to share resources of each computer (hard disks, printers, etc)
2007-12-02 00:18:37 · answer #3 · answered by mdigitale 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yeah
just get a usb cable with the same ends
(and yes you CAN buy the same end usb cables)
it shud show up as and extra drive or w.e
2007-12-02 00:24:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋