Eben King wrote:
> On Wed, 8 Jun 2005, Khepri wrote:
>>I'm most interested in the DOS-Linux config....
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> I've run TCP on PPP (or SLIP, I forget) over a null modem between a Mac and
> a Linux box (I had no NICs at that time), but that's not what you asked.
But it'll do...:) I forgot about PPP....geez...:) Thanks!
>>For the 9x's could probably use something such as Wingate's DHCP correct?
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> If one end runs pppd, then it should work if the other end pretends it's a
> straight PPP connection (no modem) or dialup with the modem already
> connected, or manual everything (for which the user does nothing).
Hmmm, So I'd just set up the serial to PPP and the daemon will handle it
on the Linux end then?....If so, cool!
>>But can it act as a gateway/NAT (without a router)...?
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> There's some facility for routing. Never used it, don't trust MickeySoft
> not to mess it up.
Yeah. That or someone exploiting it in some manner...lol
>>Well, there's always Samba...
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> Easier to set up IMO and faster (usually).
Dang...heh! I've already had one unsuccessful go around with Samba...:)
And it's easy!?...ROFL
'Course I was pretty ill at the time....every since I moved out of that
house I've cut my meds by 2/3!...Sick house I'll bet....
I'll have another go at it I think...:)
Chris-in-SP
p.s. Oh!...DO you still have that SIG script handy somewhere?...SO i
don't have to keep writing CHris-in-SP pver and over to distinguish me
from the much more knowledgeable Christopher here...He'd appreciate it!..LOL
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