Setting up a network and sharing internet

James Knott james.knott-bJEeYj9oJeDQT0dZR+AlfA at public.gmane.org
Thu Aug 18 22:08:57 UTC 2005


Chris Friedt wrote:
>>>>james.knott-bJEeYj9oJeDQT0dZR+AlfA at public.gmane.org 8/18/05 12:15:47 pm >>>
> BTW, a crossover cable is cheap.  Go buy one, if you need it.
> 
> It's a lot cheaper to cut one yourself ;-) ($1 + 2 x $0.85) parts -
> crimper vs. $7-$15 or whatever at computer shops

It's cheaper, if you have a crimper and know how to use it.  I suspect
someone who thinks software can cause a NIC to crossover doesn't qualify
for either.

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