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I used to have a crossover cable which is basically a single ethernet cable where the two connectors are reversed. You eliminate a switch / hub and it is a ridi

by sudonim 15y ago

I used to have a crossover cable which is basically a single ethernet cable where the two connectors are reversed. You eliminate a switch / hub and it is a ridiculously fast way to transfer between two machines.

kooshball 15y ago
With most new network equipments, you dont need a crossover cable anymore. A regular cable will work just fine.
gmac 15y ago
And if one or both machines is a recent Mac or has gigabit Ethernet (or otherwise supports auto-MDIX) you don't even need a crossover cable.
- seiji 15y ago
  *recent = 2001 PowerBook G4 or above
- dfc 15y ago
  Or any thinkpad since the beginning of time.