Communicating between 2 Ubuntu boxes

[Bob Parker]

Vram wrote:
> Bob Parker wrote:
> 
>> I have 2 boxes connected via ethernet
>>
>> What do I have to configure so I can ssh/scp between them?
>>
>> Thanks
>> Bob
>>
> Ssh is a client server system...
> 
> If you are going both ways you need server on both boxes.
  Installed now thanks.
> 
> Is this throught a switch??
No, crossover cable, ping has always worked. should have said so in 
my OP I think.

Thanks
Bob