Author: James T. Walker
Date: 16:35:23 11/23/02
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On November 23, 2002 at 18:18:17, Brian Katz wrote: >Would anyone care to explain how to go about using a null modem cable (proper >hook-ups etc.)to set up an engine tournaments between two PC's? > >Once the two connections between the (I believe serial ports (9 pin if I am >correct)have been made, what steps do I have to follow so that the two PC's can >comunicate? Would this be like setting up a network or should I just have the >Fritz program prompt me. I know some instructions are given in the Fritz >program. >Also, can I use a null modem cable to set up a network? > >Please pardon my ignorance in this matter, but I am eager to learn. Most of you >out there seem to have so much knowledge with the want to share some of it with >others, I just thought this was the place to ask. > >Thanks for any info that may be given >Brian Katz Hello Brian, All you need to make the two play vs each other is the null modem cable. You have to tell each program which com port you are connected to so they can communicate via that port. This is done inside each chess program like Fritz/Junior etc. You can pass files from one PC to the other via the null modem cable but it's slow. I think to really set up a network you need to get some network cards and go that route but maybe someone else can explain that. Jim
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