I would like to know the procedure for using a crossover cable to transfer data (only about 350MB) from my old computer to my new computer. Both will have NIC cards. The old system is running 98se . .

Works fine for me. Just tick the ICS box on the computer with the modem. Set the other machine to a private IP, such as 192.168.0.2 for example.

There is a special type of Category 5, or Cat 5, cable that can be used to connect two computers without the use of a router or switch. These cables are known as crossover cables and they have ...