On Fri, Jan 20, 2017 at 8:10 AM, Richard Owlett <[email protected]> wrote:
> For the purposes of this thread "minimalist network" a collection > of exactly *three* physical objects -- specifically 2 computers > and 1 Cat6 patch cable. > Do you care if the software is minimalist too? PPPoE is hardly necessary - it's like wrapping a ferrari in a moped to get across town. Why not just drive the (built-in) Ferrari instead of bolting a moped on and using its motor instead? If you have "ethernet connectivity" and you are going to use TCP anyway seems like you are making this a lot more complicated than it needs to be. Interesting that your reading list includes UUCP - sounds like a silly/interesting project to get familiar with some old technologies? I have fond memories of things I read via uucp in 1992 and it was a real yuk to get configured between unix systems via screaming fast modem connection, but it's hardly minimal and I can't imagine configuring the windows end of it is going to be remotely fun. Just my $.02 _______________________________________________ PLUG mailing list [email protected] http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug
