any problems with crossover patch cable?

[snappy]

Hi everyone,

I'm wanting to network two computers at home. My options for connecting the two are either two buy a four port hub or else just get a crossover patch cable for a fraction of the cost. I've read some articles saying that the crossover cable on occasion screws up some of the packet being sent? Can anyone verify this?

[PunisherDude]

http://discussions.hardwarecentral.com/Forum10/HTML/001281.html

He discusses this toward the end.

[This message has been edited by PunisherDude (edited 03-01-2000).]

[Kevin930]

I've used crossover cables and hubs, and I've never had a problem with crossover cables. I always make my own cables.

[snappy]

thanks everyone, your advice has been helpful.

i think i will end up getting a small hub mainly to open the door for future expansion without having to junk the crossover cable later.