Is Linux to PC internet access sharing possible?

[Canuckistanian]

Here's my scenario:

My son's computer is running Ubuntu, but it's not connected to the internet.

I have internet access on my PC (XP Pro).

Can I simply use the XP Access Sharing with an Ethernet connection?

Or is it not as simple as that?

Thanks.

[ChromeFoundry]

1. Internet Connection Sharing or Bridging

can effectively allow both to connect to the internet.

Are you on a broadband (Cable/DSL/Sat.) connection, or dial-up? If so, get a cheap $10 router on ebay and setup a simple home network, is the easiest solution. Let me know what you have and I can offer better advice.

[Canuckistanian]

2. Er, no. It's dial-up.

I should have mentioned that.

I know I should just run a phone line to my son's computer, but it's hard to find that much pre-terminated phone line (it's a 50'distance). But I can buy CAT-5 cable anywhere.

Also, I don't want to have to buy another modem. I know, I'm cheap.

I was hoping there would be a magical interface that the Ubuntu machine would see as a simple network access through the Ethernet port.

[PennDem]

3. It may be possible...

Check this link for further info.

http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/sharing.htm


Good luck!

[Canuckistanian]

4. Thanks!

Looks like it might give me some clues.