On Fri, 1 Jun 2018 04:17:06 -0500 Richard Owlett <[email protected]> wrote:
> On 05/31/2018 09:12 AM, Johnathan Mantey wrote: > > Richard, > > Is there a reason you don't use point to point RJ45 ethernet? > > YEPP ;/ > > > If a PC has USB it almost always has RJ45 ethernet. > > As you say "*almost*" > > > If neither side has MDIX then RJ45 > > crossover cables are available to complete the connection. Why do > > you have an affinity for USB cable solutions? > > I summary my absolute required elements include all below: > existence > known to work > conveniently physicallt available > > I'll admit there also are some preferences: > scratch an itch that has existed since days of USB 1.0 > explore an un-explored realm > > And winner is USB "null modem" cable ;} > > > > > > > On Thu, May 31, 2018 at 2:39 AM, Russell Senior > > <[email protected]> wrote: > > > >> Good luck! > >> > >> On Thu, May 31, 2018 at 2:17 AM, Richard Owlett > >> <[email protected]> wrote: > >> > >>> On 05/30/2018 03:43 PM, Russell Senior wrote: > >>> > >>>> The one I have implements a USB-net interface, > >>>> > >>> > >>> I did a DuckDuckGo search for "USB-net interface" {with/without > >>> quotes}. Found several interesting links, but not sure if any are > >>> what you are speaking of. A link to specific device(s) you refer > >>> to? > >>> > >>> so it's effectively an ethernet cable. > >>>> > >>> > >>> I purposely used the term "null modem". I date from an > >>> era/industry > >> where > >>> where 20 mA current loop was preferred over RS-232C for its > >>> noise > >> immunity. > >>> Since USB 1.0 I've considered "universal" of USB an unfortunate > >>> choice of adjectives. The intrinsic implementation of hardware to > >>> forever be > >> either a > >>> *MASTER* or slave is annoying. > >>> > >>> Most modern distributions just work. The one you link is > >>>> a USB-to-serial-to USB. That is not ideal for transferring > >>>> files. > >>> > >>> Depends on your metric. > >>> > >>> If you > >>>> are unclear on what the "link" cable supports, you can always > >>>> just buy > >> two > >>>> usb-ethernet adapters and an ethernet cable to go in the middle. > >>>> > >>> That explicitly is to be avoided as an unnecessary complication. > >>> > >>> Maybe more adpatable than a "link cable". > >>>> > >>> > >>> I want a USB cable that is as functional (my metric) as a RS-232 > >>> cable of decades past. The only observable difference would be > >>> max available > >> speed. > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>>> On Wed, May 30, 2018 at 12:49 PM, Richard Owlett > >>>> <[email protected]> wrote: > >>>> > >>>> ARGHHH. New it was going to be that kind of day ;/ > >>>>> Any problems &/or comments? > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> On 05/30/2018 01:53 PM, Russell Senior wrote: > >>>>> > >>>>> Yes > >>>>>> > >>>>>> On Wed, May 30, 2018, 10:54 Richard Owlett > >>>>>> <[email protected]> > >> wrote: > >>>>>> > >>>>>> I've come across a "USB Null Modem Cable" by Future Technology > >>>>>> Devices > >>>>>>> International > >>>>>>> [http://www.ftdichip.com/Products/Cables/USBtoUSB.htm > >> ]. > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> It would seem an appropriate solution for some file sharing > >>>>>>> between > >> two > >>>>>>> Linux machines which have only USB 2.0 in common. > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> Has anyone used this or a similar product. > >>>>>>> TIA > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > > _______________________________________________ > PLUG mailing list > [email protected] > http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug If your using one of those fad or cheapo laptops with no IO but WiFi, you could use a ptp wireless link too -- _________________________________________ / Marvin the Nature Lover spied a \ | grasshopper hopping along in the grass, | | and in a mood for communing with | | nature, rare even among full-fledged | | Nature Lovers, he spoke to the | | grasshopper, saying: "Hello, friend | | grasshopper. Did you know they've named | | a drink after you?" | | | | "Really?" replied the grasshopper, | | obviously pleased. "They've named a | \ drink Fred?" / ----------------------------------------- \ \ /\ /\ //\\_//\\ ____ \_ _/ / / / * * \ /^^^] \_\O/_/ [ ] / \_ [ / \ \_ / / [ [ / \/ _/ _[ [ \ /_/ _______________________________________________ PLUG mailing list [email protected] http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug
