James G. Sack (jim) wrote:
I don't know why I never asked this before, but what happens if I plug
two PCs together with a standard USB male-to-male cable?
I imagine it would function somewhat like connecting two computers
together via FireWire, which can run an ad-hoc network with TCP/IP.
And, what conceivably might PC-USB-PC be used for with appropriate
software added?
- NFS over USB?
- more ways to share storage?
- terminal emulation?
Whadda ya know, GIYF: http://www.usbgear.net/item_167.html
Looks like USB can create an ad-hoc network of its own. I have no idea
what software is necessary, but it appears to be possible. Since that
specs page says it "[supports] TCP/IP, NetBEUI, [and] IPX/SPX
protocols," you could likely run NFS, SSH, etc., over the cable.
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