Now what do I do? :o)
I am not quite sure how far you have got ? Do you have a physical network installed ? Do you have a working IP network between the machines ? Have you looked at Samba yet ;-) These are the 3 stages - let us know where you are, and we can take them one at a time.
From your comments, I think you are at the first - if so, what type of physical network connection do you have on your cards ? Twisted Pair ? (Phone type sockets on the cards) Thin ethernet ? (BNC connectors on the cards).
For twisted pair, you need a TP hub (approx 30 to 50 quid for a cheap one with 4 to 8 ports). For thinnet, you need lengths of thin ethernet cable and 2 terminators. Many places are throwing out thin ethernet and replacing it with twisted pair - so depending on your level of playing, and how much money you want to spend right now - you may be able to pick up some thin ethernet - or alternatively, invest in a hub - but we need to know what sort of network cards you have installed. Books to consider : Network Administrators Guide (LDP and ORA book) Samba (ORA book - also available online). Ethernet Howto (LDP) See http://www.linuxdoc.org/ http://www.ora.com/ Kevin.