From PC to Mac via ethernet cable...

Anyone know if this works and if so do you need any special software?
  Mac OS 9.2.x  

You can connect them via ethernet cable. It will work fine.
No special software needed on either side.
What is it you are trying to do? Share files? Printers? Internet?
This article from iFelix may offer some help to you:
http://www.ifelix.co.uk/tech/3020.html

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    No special software needed on either side.
    What is it you are trying to do? Share files? Printers? Internet?
    This article from iFelix may offer some help to you:
    http://www.ifelix.co.uk/tech/3020.html

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