> >
> > You got it right on your second guess. I have 1 DSL modem, 1 router and
> > 2 computers. All the hardware is installed and the 2 computers are
> > sharing the DSL connection. Where I am hung up is getting the 2
> > computers to share files and a printer.
> > Sorry, I guess I should have given a bit More detail in my first post.
> >
> > Thanks
> > Marc
>
> Ok. The first thing to be aware of is that if you are running a
> firewall on the computers, they will have a hard time talking to
> each other. Because you are behind the firewall on the router,
> you may want to turn them off while you get print and file sharing
> working, and then enable the firewalls and open the holes you need.
> (service shorewall stop)
>
> Cups will let you share printers. For file sharing, you can use NFS,
> Samba, or some of the newer file sharing protocols, depending on
> what want to do. You can find a fair amount of information, and
> links to more sites at:
>
> http://mandriva.vmlinuz.ca/index.php/SysAdmin/Networking/HomeNetwork
>
> Mikkel
The link above looks like it may be EXACTLY what I was looking for. I may
now be armed with enough information to get it all working over the weekend.
Many Thanks
Marc
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