To underscore my ignorance:


I need to transfer some files from laptop to desktop, and the null modem cable I borrowed is pathetically slow...

Anyone know a better/faster way?

x-over cable and 2 NICS (network cards)...

USB or A Gigabit network or you could do it using some form of media (CD burner, Floppy drive, Some MP3 players store files, Compact flash or smartmedia cards) However Id reccomend ethernet, with it being sooooo universal

Both are equipped with network cards, the rub is that I don't have the network.

Any recommendations on where I can obtain good cross-over cables and the necessary software?


(I feel like the tech-moron hereabouts, but you've all been very accomodating, many thanks)