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USB over the net?

Porting USB interface over the internet, i.e. like a remote USB just like we can to a HD...

Anyone developed software that would let one plug in a USB device into a computer over the net?

explanation, i.e. I plug in a PocketPC or an iPod into a USB at _work_ and via this software, they are simulated to be plugged into my _home_ computer, and all communication/transfer/sync over the net (LAN/intrernet...)

If something like that is out there, I'd _really_ like to try it... could really do some cool magic and alow more freedom in mobility...

Else if someone will develop it, since it will be unique they are sure to make some $...

Thank you...

Jonybrv

Try this:

http://www.pcanywhere.com/

This may not actually simulate, but will help you share files and resources in more effectively manner.

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davychiu

ActiveSync allows you to sync over the network. You can setup vpn on your computer and vpn into your network with your pocketpc and sync when you are not at home.

This will show you how to setup ActiveSync and your pocketpc
http://www.amset.info/pocketpc/sync-network.asp

This will help you with setting up vpn.
http://www.onecomputerguy.com/networking/xp_vpn_server.htm
Note: you may have to open up port 1723 if you are using a router

Let me know if you have troubles setting up vpn on your pocketpc.

InGearX

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Product is called AlarIT Virtual USB Driver

http://www.intellidriver.com/index.php?pg=products&subpg=1&id=16&part=How%20it%20works
http://www.alarit.com/index.php?pg=products&subpg=4&id=91

it's $149 :(

But it exists...

Wondering if more are out there...

InGearX

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how can I close this question?

InGearX

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or award say only 100 points? since no one gave a correct answer... I mean I do not care, but think that would be fair and benefitial to all to award full points only for correct answers...