Just curious which would be easier for internet connection (Cable) sharing -

2 Computers, 3 Nic cards, and a Network Switch

Linux machine serving internet to the Windows machine
or
the Windows machine serving internet to the Linux machine?


(the Linux machine is dual booted with Winxp. I installed Linux to play around with the OS. I've found that i do a lot of rebooting and switching between operating systems and this causes a problem for the users of the other computer. If their computer serves internet to mine, i can go back and forth between XP and Redhat without interrupting them).

Also, would i have to configure Samba or Masqing if linux was recieving internet (rather than sending it?).

Thanks.

Let me answer my own questions


MUCH easier. In fact, i didnt even have to configure a thing! I just logged on and began surfing.
i can log back and forth between Windows and Redhat without disturbing the second computers connection.

Now i can concentrate on playing with LInux. Getting familiar with the OS, etc...