Sharing dialup connection over network cable

[Bob Nielsen]

On Thu, Aug 18, 2005 at 10:02:15AM -0400, Steve wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> Can someone let me know what I need to do in order to share my dialup 
> connection?
> 
> When connected to dialup, I want to run a network cable from my computer's 
> ethernet to another computer (no router). Is this possible? What kind of 
> cable do I need to get? How do I set this up in Ubuntu/Gnome?
> 
> Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!

You will need a crossover cable if you aren't using a switch, hub or 
router.