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Hi Steven,


--- baslinux AT lists.ibiblio.org wrote:

> Message from Steven
> ===================
> monz wrote:
> >
> > My desktop is connected via Ethernet, via cable
> > (as in cable TV). 
> 
> Is it possible for you unplug the ethernet cable
> from the desktop and connect it to your laptop?

That's exactly what i did.


> You should then be able to use the IP address
> assigned to your desktop.  Or, if your desktop
> gets a fresh address each reboot (via DHCP), you 
> could run udhcpc on the laptop (after plugging 
> in the ethernet cable and getting two high beeps).


OK, there's my first problem on the Compaq.
I have so much junk in my /etc/rc file that
i never got the two high beeps on this machine.


I think i'd better focus on one machine at a
time. Let's try to get the Toshiba connected first.


-monz