> 2 - I have windows on my machine - I know. Anyway, the modem I use is a
> winmodem, therefore getting it to work under Linux is near impossible. I
> do, however, have a second machine which also has a winmodem.
Depends on the winmodem... Can't say I recommend trying linux drivers
though
>If I run
> windows on both machines, I can share one internet connection between the
> two and access over the LAN. If I run Linux on one machine and Windows on
> the other (on the internet via its modem), then is there a way to network
> the computers together so that I can access the net through the other
Yes. But it's a pain in the backside. I think you can use Windows 98
Internet connection sharing for this - I've done an FTP install of NetBSD
using a w98 machine as a gateway.
> windows machine - By the way, I dont know how to setup any form of
> networking in Linux, I am a bit of a beginner.
You'll need two network cards... If they're UTP, you'll need a crossover
cable, or a hub. Obviously a hub gives you room to add more machines later
(UT on a lan, with some friends over?), but a crossover cable will be
cheaper. I've got loads of ISA thinwire (coax) ethernet cards, you can have
two if you want. Mine's a Kronenbourg. Might even have spare cables...
Depending on the flavour of linux, setting up a network isn't too difficult.
Neither is setting up Windows networking. Hate to say it, but read the
HOWTO's...
You'd probably be better off buying a decent modem though. Less trouble in
the long run.
>
> Thanks if u can help
> Allan
>
Hope this has helped...
Gordonjcp
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