Hello.  I would like some help/tips/pointers on setting up a very small and >>>inexpensive<<< network for my home.

I am very new to the world of Linux (RH version 5.2)--I've only been using it since this past December.  So far it's been dual-booting with Win 98.  I also have a printer attached to this PC.  My second PC has Win NT.  Both have modems.  The PC's are approx. 20-30 feet apart.  What I would like to do is network them both to share the printer and dialup access to the net.  I've looked through the FAQ's and How-To's etc. but they seemed a bit advanced.

These are some the question's I have so far:

1)  What kind of connection would I need, i.e., NIC cards, cabling type/length, compatibility with Linux and NT?  Can I connect the two PC's through their modems?
2)  Would I need Windows installed on both, or can I have the server run Linux and the client run Win NT?
3)  How much would it cost?  (I'm in Canada, so when you quote could you indicate whether it's US $$$ or not.)

I'm sure I'll have more q's.

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