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Subject: Re: auto 232

Author: James T. Walker

Date: 06:50:52 08/18/02

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On August 17, 2002 at 21:00:29, irv wrote:

>On August 17, 2002 at 20:07:11, James T. Walker wrote:
>
>>On August 17, 2002 at 18:52:25, irv wrote:
>>
>>>i have 2 computers and would like to play some fritz eng on 1 computer vs hiarcs
>>>on another computer . the instructions for hooking the computers together i dont
>>>understand . can anyone explain it so i can understand ?????
>>
>>Both computers have to have an unused serial communications port (Com 1 or Com
>>2).  You connect the two computers together using a "Null Modem cable".  Do not
>>confuse this with a "Serial Modem Cable".  After that it's easy to start the
>>programs and hit "Ctrl/Alt/J" to start the ball rolling.  Do you have the proper
>>cable to start with?
>>Jim
>i dont know , what do i need like a printer cable ??? there in lies my confusion
>i think .

Hello Irv,
It's a cable but not a printer cable.  It's a "Null Modem Cable".  That's as
clear as I can make it.  Go to your friendly computer store and ask if they have
any Null modem cables.  Do NOT buy a "Serial Modem Cable".   Many computer
stores have the serial modem cables but not the null modem cables.  You may have
to shop around or even find one on the internet.  This depends if you live in
the sticks or near a large city.
Jim



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