The other two ethernet questions - thanks!

[Josef Lowder]

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On Thu, 17 May 2007 22:38, Darrin Chandler wrote
> On Thu, May 17, 2007 at 11:26:52PM -0600, Josef Lowder wrote:
> > question #3 was: Until I get the hub hooked up, can I just 
> > move the ethernet connection wire back and forth between the 
> > two computers?
> 
> A couple of times, I have done this very thing in times of great 
> need. It's not at all convenient, but there's no reason why you 
> can't. It will stink as even a short-term solution, and you'll want 
> a hub.
> 
> I came in late on this... are you in dire need of a hub and can't get
> one?


Thanks for all the helpful responses. 

I'm not in "dire" need.  I was just exploring options. 
I certainly could purchase one, though Lynn David Newton has 
kindly offered to give me one that he was going to discard. 

There is no critical rush on this, but I am just eager to 
begin downloading packages to get the new (used) computer I 
just acquired all set up until I get Lynn's hub. 

Thanks again to all you excellent PLUG friends.