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I have a new netbook which, of course, has no optical drive in it.  Can I connect my desktop and netbook with a USB cord and use the DVD drive in in my desktop to upload/download files to the netbook?   I don't want to buy an external drive because I'm reluctant to spend $50-75 on something  I'd use only 2-3 times a year. John

ejn63 · Answer

Not as such, no. You CAN connect the two systems with a pair of Ethernet cables and a hub or switch, or a crossover Ethernet cable - or a USB networking adapter. USB to USB can't be done with out such a device between the systems.

John in Houston · Answer

Thanks

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