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Old 11-12-2007, 02:00 PM   #1
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can you share internet through a computer like a Mac?


Is it possible to share internet through a linux operating system such as Slackware?

I know you can "share" internet through a Mac, but is it possible to do in Linux?



thanks. Matt
 
Old 11-12-2007, 03:25 PM   #2
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This is possible.
You could set up a proxy server using socks or write your iptables to forward stuff around theres a load of tutorials if you Google a bit.

You will need 2 network cards (one to connect to the net one to the other machine).

are you intending to have the linux machine as just a router or do you just want to share your net connection between the 2 separate pc's if you are looking for just a router there are specialised distros out there some will run straight off a floppy.
 
  


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