First, we use a hub. Second, the IT guy was not what I would call professional. he managed to get our computers to see each other via direct 'ping' and by using the run //ken and run //david we saw each other instantly. but going through the regular explorer and clicking on network places etc, took forever (aka 10 mins while the computer stays 'locked' in scanning mode) or reported not found. I even at times could not see my own computer through the 'network places'. We set up shortcuts to "run //ken and run //david" which worked until one of us rebooted our computers. after that the IT guy gave up and we abandonned the idea of getting our network to work.
Anyway, the point/arguement is pointless. I'm not about to go through all that hassle to get the network working again. We get along fine without it, not a big loss.
Also, when all this happened, like I said we had a fully working network including internet access prior to both of us upgrading to XP. We got XP for xmas and installed it at the same time (we both have our own copy, not one copy installed on two computers.) I believe it's a problem with XP.
Oh, I forgot about another 'event' after about a year we tried to get the network thing working again, and managed to finally 'see' each other. it Lasted all of two weeks. then MS came out with SP1 for XP. it killed our home network.
Oh the joy of having Windows as your OS. Before you suggest 'Linux' or a dual boot system etc, that's not going to happen. I'm primarily a gamer and artist. Linux has very little to offer me in the gaming arena. and running a windows 'emulator' in linux to play games is stupid.
but, I digress, did I say I digress, well I do. Sorry.
End of story. Cheers!
