RE: [TCLUG:2721] Networking via parallel port

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Subject: RE: [TCLUG:2721] Networking via parallel port
From: "Carl Patten" <cpatte@trimodalinc.com>
Date: Thu, 10 Dec 1998 11:02:19 -0600
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Barnholtz, Brian [mailto:BBarnhol@BENNETTLUMBER.COM]
> Sent: Thursday, December 10, 1998 10:28 AM
> To: 'tclug-list@listserv.real-time.com'
> Subject: [TCLUG:2721] Networking via parallel port
>
>
> Is it possible to connect to linux machines via a parallel to parallel
> port?  I have 2 machines and would like to exchange information between
> the two with out purchasing network cards.

This is the definition of a PLIP connection.  If you have the HOW-TO's, look
at /usr/doc/HOWTO/mini/PLIP.  Otherwise do a web search and you'll find a
wealth of info out there.
For hardware you'll need a "LapLink" cable to connect your parallel ports
together.  You can make it yourself or buy one.  (I bought mine from Dexis,
located in Eden Prairie, MN).

--
Carl Patten
Systems Administrator
Trimodal Inc.

References:
- Networking via parallel port
  - From: "Barnholtz, Brian" <BBarnhol@BENNETTLUMBER.COM>

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