zeroconf and kubuntu

[Daniel Pittman]

Matthew Flaschen <matthew.flaschen at gatech.edu> writes:
> Donatas G. wrote:
>> How is zeroconf networking supposed to work on Kubuntu? Do I have to specify
>> something in the settings for my computer to automatically obtain IP address
>> when connected to another computer?
>
> You can't obtain an IP address that way, unless one computer is a
> server /router with a DHCP service enabled.

Yes, you can, because...

> Zeroconf is for computers with pre-assigned IPs (typically on a LAN
> with DHCP) to share services (like file, print, etc.).  It doesn't
> assign IPs itself as far as I know.

...this works together with the IPv4 "link local" addressing stuff that
XP has done forever to assign IP stuff on the local network.

>> I tried to simply connect two computers with a cable
>
> You can do this, but it's best to manually set IPs then.  Also, I
> believe you need a cross-over cable.

Yup.
   Daniel
-- 
Digital Infrastructure Solutions -- making IT simple, stable and secure
Phone: 0401 155 707        email: contact at digital-infrastructure.com.au
                 http://digital-infrastructure.com.au/