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Re: What to change for eth0 (Direct PC connection)



also sprach Michelle Storm <jade@storms-elite.net> [2002.12.05.0348 +0100]:
> I want to be able to transfer a LOT of data from my linux box to a
> friends WinXP box. I have a cross-over cable.

If you have a switch, you're likely not going to need the cross-over
cable. It's meant to connect two systems directly not via the means of
a switch or hub. If you use the cross-over cable in the switch, make
sure to employ the "uplink" port, and that the link lights go on.

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