Re: Transfering files via crossover ethernet cable: What to configure?
> AFAIK most of the present day network hardware have Auto-MDIX
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Auto-MDIX
> My T42, three years old has this, so one really does not have to bother.
>
This is very, very interesting, thanks! Do both sides have to support
this for it to work, or is one side enough?
>> Can I configure an FTP server locally, that would allow for easy
>> connection via Windows Explorer, Konqueror, and Nautilus? I need the
>> ability to transfer files in both directions. Thanks in advance for
>> any ideas.
>
> I would suggest using Samba. FTP is always an option.
>
Really? Do you suggest Samba because it works with the Windows
machines? Should I use it when connecting to other Debian or Fedora
machines?
Also, as there is no router involved, how would the the "other"
machine connect to my machine? Will I need to install a DHCP server?
Can I assign a name to my laptop, so that the other machine could just
connect to that name?
Thanks! I have been googling this all morning and I cannot believe
that not many people have been in this situation before, it seems so
commonplace.
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