I still consider myself a newbie with Linux and a complete dummy about networking as I have never dealt with it before. Now that is out of the way, I would like this groups recommendation as to setting up two computer for networking. I have one computer that has Linux installed and one with windows. Each has only the one OS on it. I would also like to be able to use either computer or both at the same time when connected to the internet if this is possible. So I need recommendations for: 1. When networking cards to obtain. 2. Other than the programs installed for networking by 6.3, which other programs would be needed. (Samba, VW, etc) 3. What type of cableing between the two computers is easiest or best. 4. If the phone line is connected to the Linux computer, how do you connect the Windos computer to the telephone line through the Linux machine. 56K modems are installed in both computers. Either may be other questions I should be asking, but cann't think of them right now. I want to get the computers talking to each other first then I'll think about the internet side. I want to do this as cheaply as possible as I am retired on a limited income. I have been thinking about older used networking cards. thanks in advance, Nevada -- To unsubscribe send e-mail to suse-linux-e-unsubscribe@suse.com For additional commands send e-mail to suse-linux-e-help@suse.com Also check the FAQ at http://www.suse.com/Support/Doku/FAQ/