search a computer knowing his IP

[Joep L. Blom]

khobbos khobbos wrote:
> Dear sir
> 
> How can i search a computer knowing his IP in my local area network?
> 
> so i can access shared folder.
> 
> i am using Ubuntu 9.10
> 
> 
> (shared folder on Ubuntu 9.10)
> 
> I can access them under windows XP but from Ubuntu its not present on 
> the network and i don't know how to search by computer IP)
> 
> Thanks
> 
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The easiest way:
host -a <IP-address>
(Look in the Answer section).
Joep