[linux-help] Re: hub setup

[Craig Terhune <cterhune@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I'm sorry, it was almost that easy. I have one hooked up now and  running the
cable tonight for the second thanks ; )
 On Sat, 29 Jul 2000, you wrote:
> point taken.
> my apologies.
> 
> It was not that long ago that i started to play with networking.
> The best thing you can do is to print out or purchase a copy of the
> "network administrators guide".  It's free to download but worth it to buy the
> hard copy also.  
> 
> I've always been horrible at giving directions, but i will offer one last bit
> of advice.  try to find a network card that is supported by default on your
> distribution.  I've had good luck with smc ultra's on redhat and mandrake's.
> everyone has a favorite.  but the place to start is making sure you start with
> working hardware.  
> 
> then read the NAG.
> 
>       Phrostie
> 
> On Sat, 29 Jul 2000, you wrote:
> > These explainations to hook two computers together lack the main thing,
> > information on what is needed and how to go about getting the job done. Not
> > everyone knows how to do any of it. I would think your replies would be to
> > help anyone who is interested in the topic being talked about and explain it
> > from start to finish. Thanks to all who try and help, I enjoy reading what
> > you have to say. Some times it is like some forget some of us are real new.
> > Jim
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Phrostie <phrostie@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > To: <linux-help@xxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Saturday, July 29, 2000 8:38 AM
> > Subject: [linux-help] Re: hub setup
> > 
> > 
> > > If you only need to connect two machines you can use a special cable and
> > not
> > > use a hub
> > >
> > > On Wed, 29 Jul 1998, you wrote:
> > > > I have two linux boxes and need to hook up both of them to the cable
> > through ahub. Could some one point me in the right direction
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
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> > > Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of Dos
> > > and danced the skies on Linux silvered wings.
> > > http://www.cottagesoft.com/~phrostie/cad-tastrafy
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> Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of Dos
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> http://www.cottagesoft.com/~phrostie/cad-tastrafy 
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