networking windows and linux
 

ok here is a problem.. i need to figure out how to set up a network with a crossover cable
how could i set up my network so my windows ME system will read my linux system and so forth
i tried setting it up through linuxconf (i have mandrake 8.2) and i cant ping from my windows box to here..
arg it is so confusinggggg
<<----- newbieeee
help meeeeeeeeee please :)

you need to use samba on the linux system to be able to use microshaft networking in winders with linux.