> > Hi all.
> >
> > You know that little MS program called Direct Cable Connection? Well, IT WON'T WORK!
> >
> > When I try to use DCC, I set my desktop as the guest and my laptop as the host.
> >
> > When I start both programs, and click [Connect], they appear to connect. Verifies password and so forth. Well, then a dialog pops up that says "The host computer cannot be found" and I have a field to type the name of the host computer. Which I do. Then it just says "Cannot find the host computer" and sits there, appearing to be connected.
>
> Specifically what kind of cable are you using?
>
> -- codeman"that can make a difference"38

Yeah, doesn't this need a null modem cable? I've only done it once and it was a long time ago, but it seems like that's what I had to use.