On Sun, 23 Jul 2000, Darryl Gibson wrote:
> Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2000 18:55:15 -0400
> From: Darryl Gibson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> To: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: [expert] Laplink
>
> Sevatio Octavio wrote:
> >
> > I didn't catch your original question. Are you wondering about remote
> > controlling another pc? Or is this a laplink specific question?
>
> I want to transfer files between two linux boxes, using a laplink cable.
> I was hoping there would be program such as laplink or Xtree gold to
> help me set it up. I should do some further research into Midnight
> Commander, it has a file transfer command, I just need to find the docs.
> on how to set it up.
> >
> > Have you checked out VNC? It's free at
> > http://www.uk.research.att.com/vnc/ . All you need is a browser to
> > control another pc.
>
> Thanks, that's a cool website. Unfortunately, VNC uses tcp/ip, and I
> don't have any spare serial ports. They mention it
> could be modified for rs-232, but that is way over my head.
>
I think you are referring to PLIP, similar to SLIP, which is Parallel line
interface protocol. You can make a virtual 2-machine network using PLIP,
check out the HOW-TO on www.linuxdoc.org.
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Regards,
Ellick Chan
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Jul 23
