zeroconf and kubuntu

[Derek Broughton]

Matthew Flaschen wrote:

> 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.  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.

Sorry, you have it all wrong.  Zeroconf _always_ assigns an IP.  If you
already have an assigned IP it's not zeroconf.

>> I tried to simply connect two computers with a cable
> 
> You can do this, but it's best to manually set IPs then.

I disagree.

> Also, I  believe you need a cross-over cable.

Er, yeah...  I missed that. 
-- 
derek