I'm sure you can do it. I've done it.
On Mon, 12 Jul 1999, David Hajoglou wrote:
> I don't think you can use just a cross-over cable, I think you need a hub.
> I know this is not very helpfull, but I tried the cross-over method once
> to no avail, I ended up having to use a hub.
> There might be a way to do it with a null modem cable.
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> -hojo
> On Mon, 12 Jul 1999, Shawn Craver wrote:
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> > I am trying to connect two computers using a cat 5 (ethernet) crossover
> > cable. One is my Linux box (RH5.2) and one is a Mac(OS8.5). Any ideas on
> > what protocol would be the best to use to connect the two (Appletalk, IPX,
> > TCP/IP). I've invested about an hour into trying TCP/IP with no luck. Any
> > halp, even a pointer in the right direction would be greatly appreciated.
> > I can't even seem to find anything of any use in any HOWTO's or FAQ's.
> > Thanks in advance.
> >
> > --Shawn Craver
> > University Of Connecticut
> > Computer Science and Engineering
> > Undergraduate Student
> >
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