linuxquestion@yahoo.com wrote:
>> You say "peer to peer" network.. Do you mean machine to machine directly?
>> Perhaps you need a crossover cable, while you are using regular ethernet
>> cabling.

> Yes, this is the case. What is the difference/advantage of using a
> crossover cable?

A cable directly connecting (no hub or switch) the Ethernet cards of
two hosts together must a crossover cable. See the Ethernet HOWTO
in the "Twisted Pair" section for more on crossover cables.

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