Switching Computers-- How to Transfer Data?

[Corso482]

I like the idea of an external hard drive.

It sounds like a smart idea to have around for back up. Is it just plug and play, or do I have to reconfigure my computer to recognize the new hard drive every time I plug it in?

 

[Tech Analysis]

Quote from Corso482:

I like the idea of an external hard drive.

It sounds like a smart idea to have around for back up. Is it just plug and play, or do I have to reconfigure my computer to recognize the new hard drive every time I plug it in?

PnP with Windows 98, 2k or XP

 

[canyonman00]

Quote from Lobster:



That's how rich traders do it.

Smart traders don't need a hub, because they use a crossover cable to connect the two computers directly.

The hub also easily allows the benefit of a shared Internet access with just one connection. Not too simple with a crossover cable. And rather than smart, I'd probably say efficient short term solution oriented traders.

 

[richtrader]

Quote from Lobster:



That's how rich traders do it.

Smart traders don't need a hub, because they use a crossover cable to connect the two computers directly.

Good point, except I have a bunch of computers, not just the two. It is possible to be rich and smart.

 

[Lobster]

Quote from richtrader:


Good point, except I have a bunch of computers, not just the two. It is possible to be rich and smart.

Now you tell me!

 

[Lobster]

Quote from canyonman00:



The hub also easily allows the benefit of a shared Internet access with just one connection. Not too simple with a crossover cable. And rather than smart, I'd probably say efficient short term solution oriented traders.

You can use one of your PCs as a router/firewall. It even does NAT or it can be a fully transparent proxy. You need Linux for the more fancy stuff of course. Or if you don't want to reboot every day.

 

[Corso482]

Quote from Lobster:



You can use one of your PCs as a router/firewall. It even does NAT or it can be a fully transparent proxy. You need Linux for the more fancy stuff of course. Or if you don't want to reboot every day.

When did people on this thread start speaking Greek?

 

[Gordon Gekko]

whenever i get a new computer, i usually just take out the hard drive from the old computer and connect it to the new computer as a slave drive. then i either copy over the files i want to the new drive and put the old drive back in the old computer, or just leave both drives in the new computer.