On Thu, May 17, 2007 at 11:26:52PM -0600, Josef Lowder wrote:
> But question #2 was, does every computer have (need to have) 
> a separate IP address in all circumstances? 

*All* circumstances? No. I've configured computers on a network with no
IP address whatsoever, and two network cards! But that's not a typical
situation. For almost all needs, you *want* to have a distinct IP
address.

> And question #3 was: Until I get the hub hooked up, can I just 
> move the ethernet connection wire back and forth between the 
> two computers? 

A couple of times, I have done this very thing in times of great need.
It's not at all convenient, but there's no reason why you can't. It will
stink as even a short-term solution, and you'll want a hub.

I came in late on this... are you in dire need of a hub and can't get
one?

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