<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> [...]
> I've set up a little app called laplink [...]
> I was absolutely unable to make a connection via parallel null modem
> cable, but then the laplink docs say that if you're not using their
special
> yellow cable, it might not work. Okay, it's not null modem I'm most
> interested in and I'll try that via intersvr/interlink sometime.
When you finally do get around to it, you might still find laplink
worthwhile. That way, you'll only have one remote-control program to master.
> I activated the laplink on SAM (main machine) and went off to work, hoping
> it would activate when talkworks accepts the call. I have talkworks set
to
> direct data calls to available programs. [...]
I'm not familiar with Talkworks, but most programs aren't too good at
sharing com ports. I'd suggest setting up ONLY laplink initially. Get that
working properly, THEN add Talkworks back in to the equation. That way,
you're only diagnosing one problem at a time. Once laplink does its thing
properly, then you've got a chance. Otherwise, lots of hit-and-miss. You'll
be voice-mail-less for a day of course.
You MIGHT be able to get your modems working in a back-to-back configuration
and simulate the whole shebang, but I can't find much documentation on that
approach these days and I sure don't remember the details. I seem to recall
that there were various AT modem commands required, but only the old 2400bps
manuals listed them, so they may not be available on all modems.
As an alternative, you could set up dial-in networking which would let you
access any services on the main box remotely, though at low speeds it might
not be too satisfactory. WinVNC can provide free remote control, and you
could also telnet etc through the main system off the notebook this way.
An alternative might be to access the home machine via the cable connection,
assuming you can get some sort of Internet connectivity (ie. PPP, SLIP) at
work -- possibly a direct network connection with Internet connectivity if
you can add a network card to the notebook. You'll need to carefully
consider security, but with some care, it can be done via @home (speaking
from firsthand experience).
Hope this helps!
- Bob
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