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48353 2002-05-11 23:08:00 I am considering networking my two computers via Realtek NIC's and a crossover cable.
Both are on ME at the moment, but I may put XP on one soon.
Is it necessary to have drivers and software for shared hardware such as Scanner,CD-writer,Printer, etc, installed on both computers? Also must Flight Sim and Joystick programmes be on both?

Many thanks.

Tom.
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48354 2002-05-11 23:39:00 Tom,
Think of your network as simply an extension cable to the hardware on the other computer. You can then see that your local computer must have the drivers / software to operate those devices.
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48355 2002-05-11 23:55:00 That was quick.

Many thanks wuppo.


Tom.
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48356 2002-05-12 00:06:00 ...except you won't be able to share your scanner. Guest (0)
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