On Fri, 2006-02-10 at 11:39 +0400, amar_padhi wrote: > How to install a network at home? > > I have got an Intel (p4 ht) box with FC4 on it, and a Dell p4 laptop > with FC4 on it also. > Both have got network cards. Now I want to make these communicate. > > 1. how and what will I need to install a simple network between the two? ---- this probably has the info you are looking for ---- > > 2. Later on, I want to make the PC behave as a server and allow > applications and updates present on this one to be available on the > Laptop too. For example, I do YUM updates on the PC, I want these > updates to be auto applied on the laptop when connected (is this > feasible or manual intervention would always be required). Another > example would be, I have the databases running on the PC that should be > accessible on the laptop when connected on the home network. > > Appreciate all inputs and pointers. ---- get the network working first and then come back with this question. Craig
