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You can setup internet connection sharing to get them both online at the same time.
In order for it to work the Ethernet cable has to be a cross-over cable.

Connect the cross-over cable to the ethernet cards on the pc and laptop.
On the pc system go to Start > control panel > Network connections >
On the right side click on the "Setup a small work or home network"
That will bring up the network wizard follow the on screen instructions for internet connection sharing.

Ok so all i need is a cross over cable and it will work

Ok i bought a cross over cable connected it to the pcs and did the network setup but my laptopo still doesnt have internet and i cant get to my laptops docs on my main pc. I woulda thought u could do that cant you?

Did you make the floppy to setup the laptop at the end of the network wizard?

You have to set each system to share the files you want before you can access those files from the other system.

If you just want to share all files go to My computer and right click on you C drive.
Select properties now the Sharing tab in the network sharing and security section put a check net to Share this folder on the network.