[ubuntu-uk] Setting Up an Ubuntu network?

[Liam Wilson]

Hey, I have 2 computers Running Ubuntu 9.04 (soon to be 9.10) Thing is, 
ones a laptop, and the others a netbook running UNR. They're currently 
connected to a XP server via Samba, But I'd like to set up a Linux 
network between the laptop and the netbook, with the Laptop as the client.

How would I go about this, as I know nothing of Ubuntu networking.

Many thanks;

Liam