sharing internet connection between linux and windows
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sharing internet connection between linux and windows
i have mandrake linux 10 with a working surfboard modem internet connection, can anyone help. i want to connect a windows xp machine so it can use the linux internet.
all help is welcomed plesae.
Location: Alpha Quadrant, sol system, earth, asia, Israel.
Distribution: Computer I : Slackware 9.1 ; Computer II : Windows XP
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It may be a problem with Mandrake, but yes, it is possible. Try googeling about how to configure your firewall about to do NATTing.
It's also possible in the other direction. In fact it's even easier.
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