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Thanks for the reply swivel. So no other hardwear required apart from a cable connecting the laptop and desktop? I'm completely ignorant when it comes to connecting two computers in the same household. Anyway will have a look at those links you put in your post.

Didn't want to ask on the TM board, but is this possible? I've read a few articles and from what I gather it can be done. The ex rung up her ISP ( KOL) and they said no. She's on a desktop running XP Home. The son wants a laptop for his birthday, hence the reason for the question. Would be a waste ...