ravisagar@xxxxxxxxx: > I have two boxes at home. One running windows xp and other running FC4. > I would like to connect them two together in a network using cross wire > RJ45. > > Can I connect them using the usual method by assigning 192.168.0.1 to the > first and 192.168.0.2 to the second. With Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Yes. Make sure they both have the same GATEWAY and DNS, if your using a router. or Use your ISP DNS if you prefer, with the router as the GATEWAY. Then you might want to learn how to "windows & linux integration". Krack