Sounds like a lot of good hardware help here. I'd also advise doing one
of two things to learn about networking. Either get and learn all the
Network related howto's of the net, (some are more current than others
however.) The other option, and I'm doing both, is get a good text on
it. I've got Linux Network Toolkit now, (recommended to me - it's very
good), UNIX for Dummies and the Linux Dummies Quick Reference. I also
have the WGS Encyclopedia, but it's now dated. (Contains all the HOWTO's
as of 199X).
I'm working on networking a linux box as server to a Windows 95 486, two
Windows 98 pentiums and an Apple iBook laptop with AirPort hub. Get the
hardware, configure two boxes to talk and then repeat as necessary.
Good luck.
B. B.
Jeanette Russo wrote:
> If you want to go cheap suggest looking at something like Linksys
> home network kit which works with Linux and Windows.
> they come in either 10mbs or 100mbs versions and the kit is less
> than $90 at Microcenter. I concur if you want to go premium the
> 3com 905 and Intel Pro 10/100 are both Excellent nic's with
> support in a number of Operating systems.
> Jeanette
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Axalon Bloodstone <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Monday, December 27, 1999 8:06 AM
> Subject: Re: [newbie] NIC suggestions
>
> > On Mon, 27 Dec 1999, Jeremy Kersenbrock wrote:
> >
> > > Season's Greetings!
> > >
> > > I'm considering setting up little LAN in my home and, since
> I'm completely
> > > inexperienced in networking, would like everyone's input
> regarding which NIC(s)
> > > to choose. I am only in the planning stages and have no NICs
> or Hub. Here is my
> > > situation:
> > >
> > > 1 PC dual booting L-M6.0 and Win98
> > > 1 PC with Win98
> > >
> > > Both PC's have more than 1 of each PCI and ISA slots open. I
> intend to
> > > use the LAN for sharing files, and maybe the printer on the
> Win98-only PC if I
> > > can get Linux to do it. I would also like to be able to
> share the modem (and
> > > therefore Internet connection) in the Dual-booting machine
> (preferably while its
> > > running Linux). Even though I only have 2 PC's, I want the
> abillity to easily
> > > expand (although I'm not likely to go beyond 4 systems), so I
> will be getting a
> > > hub in stead of using a crossover cable.
> > >
> > > Here are my questions:
> > >
> > > (1)What would be easier to configure in Linux, a PCI or ISA
> NIC? Remember, I
> > > will be installing a NIC in a machine that previously had
> none.
> >
> > I prefer pci
> >
> > > (2)Will 10-BASET be enough for me, or shall I aim for a
> 10/100 network?
> >
> > 10 is "enough", but excess never hurts :) anything but the
> wallet that is
> >
> > > (3)Is there any benefit to having identical NICs in all the
> PC's on a network?
> >
> > Sure, you'll be familar with them all after your familar with
> one.
> >
> > > Thanks for any info!
> > > Jeremy
> > >
> >
> > --
> > MandrakeSoft http://www.mandrakesoft.com/
> > --Axalon
> >
> >
