File transfer from an old to a new computer

[Kevin_theprogrammer]

Okay, how to do a serial port transport:
1. get an application that allows serial port transfers(one was included with dos, but I do not recall the name)
2. hook up the serial cable to both computers: reset
3. run the application on both computers
4. transfer the file needed

Your serial port should be COM 1 on both computers. You do not need any kind of special router for your computers UNLESS you need to hook up three or more computers.

Unless you have multiple serial ports, COM 1 should be your choice...

[na_th_an]

That's the null modem approach I suggested, but he said he couldn't buy the cable.

[Moneo]

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I don't even know what a serial port looks like in comparison to a parallel port.

BTW, my understanding of the ports is that on the back of the machine the serial ports have almost square connectors with 9 pins or 9 holes. Parralel ports are long, rectangular connectors with 25 pins or holes.
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[Kevin_theprogrammer]

That's the null modem approach I suggested, but he said he couldn't buy the cable.

Oh, sorry about that.

Zack: Perhaps the people at Besttechie can help you...

[Plasma]

On the computer, serial ports always have a male connector. There are both 9-pin and 25-pin serial ports, although the 25-pin port doesn't carry any more signals than the 9-pin. A 9-pin or 25-pin serial cable can be adapted to fit either size port.

Parallel ports always have a female connector on the machine and are 25-pins.

If you still want to move files off the laptop, I would use a parallel laplink cable. You can get one for under $10, and the file transfer is much faster than a serial cable, especially with EPP or ECP. Windows supports laplink cables natively as well, via Direct Cable Connection.