transfer files from PC to laptop

[missioncontrol]

I got a friend who asked me what would probibly be the best way to transfer all his files from his Desktop PC to a brand new laptop he just bought....

should he just burn them all to CD then copy them over

or

any good software for that?

[Sephroth57]

i think you can just use an ethernet cable and hook em right together right?

[abrannan]

i think you can just use an ethernet cable and hook em right together right?

Not directly, unless you've got a crossover cable.  Otherwise you need a hub or switch.

[Shape D.]

If he has acess to a firewire drive it would be a lot faster than burning to a cd.

[crashwg]

I'd deffinitly go with the network cable...  Whether it be a crossover cable or a router setup it will give you the least hassle.  Plus, if you do it right, it's a "SET IT AND FORGET IT" way of doing things!

[Sephroth57]

i think you can just use an ethernet cable and hook em right together right?

Not directly, unless you've got a crossover cable.