adam on Thu, 7 Oct 1999 00:06:19 -0400 (EDT)


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Re: [Plug] network kits


speaking of the serial connection, how about PLIP, it would be faster and allow
more types of connections (telnet, nfs, and so forth)


Bill Jonas wrote:

> I'm not sure, but I think that the kits you're talking about may be only for
> networking over a phone line or the power lines in your home.  If those are
> the ones you're talking about, I've heard some not-too-flattering things
> about the connection speed and reliability, and I'm not sure what protocols
> they support, and if Linux supports them, or if the software would even run
> under Linux.  OTOH, does anyone know if a null-modem connection across the
> serial ports would work?  I'm new to Linux, just guessing here.
>
> Bill
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Daniel K. Spicer <dspicer@atx.com>
> To: <plug@lists.nothinbut.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, October 06, 1999 1:15 PM
> Subject: [Plug] network kits
>
> > I'm trying to network 2 linux boxes, and I currently don't have any of
> > the hardware.
> >
> > I've seen network kits for under $100.
> > Has anyone used any of these kits ??
> > Care to make a recommendation ?
> >
> >  -Dan
> >
> >
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