[CLUE-Tech] linux & broadband

[Cyberclops]

I don't know how to set up a Linux or a Windows network, but I did offer an
explanation of what I have picked up from various club meetings, both here, and
in Honolulu.  My own personal experience with Windows is that it's absolutely
one of the most miserable O$'s that anyone could dream up.  In contrast, my
Libranet Linux 1.9.1 is a dream machine closely resembling Macintosh in ease of
operation.  What's wrong with expressing that?

David Willson wrote:

> No sir, I am into answering the friggin' question;  it is a more effective
> method of promoting Linux, and if by some chance an opportunity arises
> within the context of the question to bash a company I hate, I might do
> that, but ...
>
> Your answer seemed, and still does seem, to be pure propaganda.  I read it
> three times before making my very light criticism.
>
> My unasked-for-advice to anyone attempting to promote Linux is to get
> comfortable with the knowledge that most people start out wanting to "add
> Linux" to their computing lives, not "break the Windows habit".  Approach
> them in a manner consistent with their goals, and you will be very
> successful in promoting Linux in their lives.
>
> This fellow is a perfect example.  You may feel that in offering him your
> valuable opinion, you are saving him configuration time or wasted effort
> with the Windows box and encouraging a more appropriate, to your mind,
> configuration; however, he claims to be "new to Linux" and clearly stated
> his initial goal.  My impression of the situation is that if he were to
> attempt, right now, to set up Linux as a gateway for his Windows box, he
> will not only fail, but he will also send up frustrated and Linux will have
> become "frustrating" by association.
>
> His self-set goal is reasonable, so rather than pushing him toward a goal
> six times as difficult to reach, an effective Linux-promoter, and a helpful
> person, will just help him reach it.
>
> Oh, and I'm sorry for sending HTML from Outlook Express last time, and for
> enclosing more opinion than information this time.  That last makes me
> something of a hypocrite, but I did want to answer the question fully.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Cyberclops
> To: clue-tech at clue.denver.co.us
> Sent: Friday, August 10, 2001 7:40 AM
> Subject: Re: [CLUE-Tech] linux & broadband
>
> Are you into thought control?
> David Willson wrote:
>  Cyberclops, that answer was less than useful.  Try the exploratory
> approach, instead:Himanshu, what version of Windows do you have there?  Are
> you planning to add to your network, or stick with two machines for now?
> How many Network Interface Cards (NICs) do you have available?You will need
> three to do what you are attempting:Two for your "gateway" box: One for the
> 'Net, one for your LAN.One for your client box.  Your LAN can be a hub, if
> you're planning to add machines to it, or a crossover cable.You probably
> should consider using the Linux box as the firewall/gateway, but your
> configuration is possible, and relatively simple.  Configure your Linux box
> as dynamically as possible.  This should be the default condition, when you
> have installed the NIC.  Next, set up "Internet Connection Sharing" or
> "Routing and Remote Access" on the Windows box.  Which one you use will be
> determined by which version of Windows you have.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Cyberclops
> To: clue-tech at clue.denver.co.us
> Sent: Friday, August 10, 2001 6:21 AM
> Subject: Re: [CLUE-Tech] linux & broadband
>  I'm of the opinion that most people do it the other way around.  They use
> Linux as the master connection and Windows as the slave.  As I understand
> it, they make this decision based on Linux's superior firewall capabilities,
> and more overall versatility in connecting to different operating systems.
> In short, Windows as a multifaceted operating system is less than optimal.
> Himanshu Sharma wrote:
> Hi,I am new to Linux. I am trying to configure it so I can connect to the
> internet. I have another machine running windows and connected to the net
> via a cable modem. I want to use the windows machine as a gateway and
> network the linux box to this machine. I am completely clueless on how to go
> about doing it. Any help would be appreciated. thanks,himanshu
>
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