On Thursday, June 06, 2002 2:07 AM, Brian wrote: > > Why would want to use Windows 98 as a gateway? Most people use their > Linux machines as the gateway since it's more secure and has the > functionality built in. > > On the other hand, Windows does have the capability to do connection > sharing. > > Brian
I think that's the same as NAT (IP Masqeurading in linux). besides, i don't think netcat would work as a general purpose proxy due to differences between headers (HTTP/FTP/etc) sent directly and via proxy > > Paul Neiberman wrote: > > > > > Greetz, > > I know this sounds like a really dumb question(and probably > > pointless); how would i use netcat on a window$ box (98, not NT ;) ) > > as a gateway to the 'internet' for say a linux box "sitting behind it"? > > > > #linux#----->#windows98#---->Internet > > | | > > (telnet) ---> (netcat) > > > > anyone? ;) > >
