Networking :: connecting two computers

Need help connecting two computers. (both DSL3.3. one Frugal one LiveCD)

First one:
modinfo eepro100
Ethernet controller: intel 82371ab/8/9 Ethernet pro 100) (Rev 8)
irq 11 base address 0x100

Second one:
modinfo 8139too
Ethernet controller; Realtek RTL 8139/8139/8139+c (rev 10)
irq 10 base address 0x2c00.

Will they communicate with each other?.
If so, what are the steps I need to take.
Realtek came with a driver cd.
Thank you.

you need a twisted pair cat 5 cable. once you boot up you should be connected.

torp

Thanks torp.

My cable is eia/tia-568B 2 CAT 5e UTP.

Don't know about "twisted".

it should be yellow.....

torp

this signifies that it is used for pc to pc connections, instead of with a hub and a traditional network....

torp

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