Ok I downloaded XSuSe as RPM and ran rpm -i xsuse.rpm
now how exactly do i use this to support my sis 620 card ?
Ramon Gandia wrote:
> Lloyd Osten wrote:
> >
> > I have two computers, one running LM6.0 (this one) and the other one
> > is running Win98. They are both connected to a cablemodem via a
> > 10BaseT hub. They both have their own separate static IP addresses.
> > How can I make my Linux box talk to my Win98 box (I'd like to mount
> > the filesystem) and conversely, how do I get the Win 98 box to talk
> > to my Linux box.
> >
> > I'm a total networking newbie, so you will have to be simple, clear
> > and very specific...:-) (good luck with THAT combination..:-))
>
> If the cable modem acts like a hub, you should be able to
> ping each machine from the other one right now, assuming
> both machines are on the same subnet, which is most likely.
>
> No communications is possible until you can ping. Check it
> out.
>
> 1. Find out the IP of the Win98 machine. Assume it is
> 199.45.32.173
>
> 2. Find out the IP of the Linux machine. Assume it is
> 199.45.32.174
>
> 3. Then at the Linux box, type this command (you do not
> have to be root):
> prompt$ ping 199.45.32.173
>
> You should see some results. Use control-C to stop it.
>
> 4. At the Windows 98 box, open a DOS window. start | programs |
> msdos prompt. At the prompt, type the corresponding command
> to ping the Linux box:
> C:\WINDOWS> ping 199.45.32.174
>
> This will give you 4 pings and then it stops, so you do not
> need to control-C it.
>
> Let us know the results. Also advise if you are unable to find
> out the IP address of the Windows98 box.
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