how do you network two Ubuntu computers with a crossover cable?

[Steve]

Sean Hammond wrote:
> I can't try right now... but I don't know what I would ping anyway. Just 
> the host name of the machine, the name that appears after user@ in a 
> terminal? Or do I ping the IP address I have assigned the machine in 
> System-Administration-Networking?

 From what I understand, in your System-Admin-Networking, you should 
have assigned an IP specifically to your ethernet LAN port. This should 
enable the computer on the other end of the cable to ping *that* IP number.

Also, are you currently running a firewall? If you are completely 
disconnected from the internet (just your two Ubuntu computers connected 
to each other), you can safely turn off the firewall, as it may (should) 
block certain IP traffic.

-Steve.
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