have been included in newer versions of the Linux kernel. Windows Vista changes Windows Vista drops support for the Direct cable connection feature as ethernet, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth have become ubiquitous on current generation computers. To transfer files and settings, Windows Vista includes Windows Easy Transfer, which uses a proprietary USB-to-USB bridge cable known as the Easy Transfer Cable. See also Null modem LapLink cable Serial line internet protocol (SLIP) Parallel line internet protocol (PLIP) Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) INTERSVR (DOS command) INTERLNK (DOS command) OBject EXchange (OBEX protocol often used via Bluetooth or via USB-cables) Android Debug Bridge (adb) References External links Direct-Cable Connection Introduction from WindowsNetworking.com How To Set Up a Direct Cable Connection Between Two Computers in Windows XP from Microsoft Support Newer software enables the use of DCC-like technology over the Internet: IRC IRC DCC and XDCC, DC++, ADC, eEmule, torrent, magnet, PSYC2, etc.: http://fex.belwue.de http://github.com/schollz/croc http://mirrorbrain.org File sharing Discontinued Windows components