network problem: internet sharing <ot>

[Net Llama!]

On Mon, 21 Jul 2003, Collins Richey wrote:
> The WinXP wizard for networking detected it's place on my LAN (Netgear
> router) automagically, setup for DHCP, and even enabled File and Printer
> Sharing without any of the screwing around I've had to do in the past.
> Only 1 reboot. <g>  I was able to copy all the necessary files from the
> ailing PC in short order.  We should have such a simple procedure for
> linux that stores all the parameters including Samba.

joy.  let's all get file & print sharing by default.  sign me right up.
NOT.

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