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humpty

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Posted: Jan. 19 2007,14:44

i used to do this with dos, decades ago but never tried it with linux.

if i buy a crossover RJ45 cable, can i connect two DSL PCs together. And how easy is it to access each others the files?

torp

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Posted: Jan. 20 2007,14:31

I haven't done this with DSL myself, but it should be a piece of cake. You should be able to ftp files back and forth with ease.

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Posted: Jan. 20 2007,22:34

Yes, it's not hard. You have to give each machine an IP address (see the FAQ in the wiki about setting up static IP addresses [http://damnsmalllinux.org/wiki/index.php/Frequently_Asked_Questions], though note that a default gateway and nameserver are not necessary for a simple link between two computers. You can then transfer files with scp (copy over ssh), or, pull up a shell on the other machine with ssh, and even run x window programs off of the other machine (ssh in, and type 'firefox'. You're running it on the host computer, but seeing it on the client.

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Posted: Feb. 25 2007,08:02

thanks all, it works.

just needed ;
* a cross-over (or 'patch') cable.
* an ip address for each pc (netcardconfig).
* a utility to transfer files, my preference here was
- a password protected user directory (adduser)
- betaftpd (built-in: system>daemons>FTpd)
- axyFTP (built-in)

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