-> JH> Interlink/interserve is a relatively crude file transfer option
-> built JH> into DOS 6.x (appears to be a slimmed down alternative to
-> LapLink). It JH> does little else -- I've tried remote program
-> execution and it doesn't JH> work with that mechanism.
->
-> OK, here we go: Duke Nukem, Doom, and all other games that allow
-> the
etc.
-> Now, Interlnk, and programs derived from it, use EITHER A
-> null-modem
-> cable link OR a Parallel data reverser. You have a parallel cable,
-> which will work great with Interlnk, but will not work with Doom,
-> etc. The parallel link used with DOS Interlnk is much faster than a
-> Serial link in most cases, especially on newer computers that have
-> good parallel interfaces.
-> That's it... Any more questions, just ASK....hopefully I'll see
-> it.
I appreciate your detailed message but, unfortunately, I'm not sure if
you AGREE or DISAGREE with my (admittedly ill-informed) conclusion that
a DOS interlnk/intersrv connection won't work for DUKE3D play between
two PCs. Will it?
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