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In alt.os.linux.slackware, Rich Grise dared to utter,
>>>Only problem is if you both access the same game online multi-player, like
>>>QUAKE, or UT2004.
>>
>> What Darrel is talking about is wrong. He seems to be confused on how
>> ports and sockets work.
>>
> You seem to have misunderstood his first sentence.

You misunderstand what sentence I pointed out as wrong. The idea that
you can't connect to any one server from multiple NAT'd machines on the
same LAN is preposterous. That's what ports and sockets are for.

- --
It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise,
Than for a man to hear the song of fools.
Ecclesiastes 7:5
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On Sat, 17 Apr 2004 09:17:41 -0700, "A-B C."
<atakeoutcanton@adams-blaketakeout.com> wrote:

>I was told by Thomas set up /etc/hosts sort of as follows:
>
>127.0.0.1 localhost
>192.168.1.10 mycomputer.com mycomputer
>192.168.1.20 wifecomputer.com wife
>
>He told me how to set up eth0 in the inet1.conf file. Is eth0 my wife's
>computer or is that just a spot for a second ethernet card (which I don't
>have.)?
>
>And he told me what to set in the router to.
>
>Wife uses Win 98 right now. Where in Windows do I make a setting? I assume I
>enter 192.168.1.20 (her IP) there? (This will probably be in the setup manual
>SBC gives me but if anyone knows I'd appreciate a heads up.)
>
>So here's the big question: How does the router know to route my web pages and
>email to me and her's to her? I'd really LOVE to know how this REALLY works
>at a more detailed level. If anyone knows of a good book (for the idiot) or a
>good site that explains how it all comes together, please post title/url
>here.
>
>You taught me to fish. Now I gotta find a lake!!
>
>Al

I know this reponse is a little late, but I have not seen anyone
mention this site - Alot of networking information
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/


Scott McMillan