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   Subject: Alternative solution - was [Re: Manually setting a STATIC IP in WinXP   
    Pro]   
   Newsgroups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support   
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   From: Richard Owlett    
   Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2017 08:53:40 -0600   
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   On 1/16/2017 7:47 AM, Richard Owlett wrote:   
   > I have two Lenovo laptops. One running WinXP Pro. The other runs   
   > Linux.   
   > I wish to create a minimal network. It will consist of only those   
   > two machines.   
   > Neither will have any internet connectivity.   
   >   
   > I've found a number of web references to setting static IP   
   > addresses on Windows machines.   
   > *HOWEVER* assume internet connectivity by one/both machines.   
   >   
   > Can anyone point me to any documentation EXPLICITLY covering my   
   > {admittedly} peculiar requirement.   
   >   
   > TIA   
      
   The minimal network was being pursued as it was a close as I *HAD    
   THOUGHT* I could come to a "null modem cable".   
   A USB implementation is available -    
   http://www.mouser.com/ds/2/163/DS_USBNMC-5030.pdf .   
   I'll check local suppliers.   
   Will also continue pursuing the LAN solution for its educational    
   value.   
   --- Platinum Xpress/Win/WINServer v3.1   
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