Networking Two Computers via USB

From: Douglas Allen (kb9agt_at_yahoo.com)
Date: 12/31/04

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    Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2004 22:36:07 -0800 (PST)
To: freebsd-hackers@freebsd.org

    Hi hackers,
     
       I am interested in connecting my Linux machine to my windows XP machine.
     
       I was going to try the USB ports first. Now I've opened a can of worms.
     
       Assuming one could buy a USB A-male to A-male cable, is there a danger in connecting
     
       each computer directly? Where can I get more information on the pin outs of the USB ports?
     
       I see that adaptors are sold for such purposes. Is that because there is some danger of
     
       frying those ports? I know there is a power connection on a USB port. I don't need to supply
     
       power to any PC port. What leads may I use just for data? Do they need to be like a null-
     
       modem cable? Probably that's why there are so many schemes to xfer data such as flash
     
       memory keys. I want to go direct without a hub or an adaptor. Is there a cable to make it
     
       all work ok? Any reply would be greatly welcome. 73s all.

                    
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