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Are you sure your computer hangs when you start a Direct Cable?
Let it sit for a few moments and see...mine works just fine.

PFC Nolte, USMC


Mitch Walker wrote:
> 
> Try Modem, or IPX (Local Network Game). These two are "Join and Leave" type
> games as Battle.Net is. So you play, and the computer waits for someone to
> call, or join in. The Direct Cable, I had problems with also, I am guessing
> this is because the computer is trying to talk out of the printer port, and
> nothing is there.
> 
> Use the Local Network option, that way the computer won't answer the phone
> for you.
> 
> Mitch
> 
> K. Laisathit <kir...@u.washington.edu> wrote in article
> <5evhei$6...@nntp4.u.washington.edu>...
> > I'm currently using b.net to start a game then I disconnect
> > to continue my solo play. I've seen posts about using direct
> > connection or modem to achieve the same effect. I tried the
> > direct connection once, my computer hung immediately after
> > I try it. Never try modem though.
> >
> > Anyone knows any trick. Or my experience is particularly unique
> > to my computer?
> >
> > Later...
> >