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I'M trying to backup my user home folders from my Ubuntu laptop to my Fedora desktop. I've connected the two computers with a CAT-5e (what I believe to be a ...
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  1. 07-08-2011 #1
    Garrett85
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    I'M trying to backup my user home folders from my Ubuntu laptop to my Fedora desktop. I've connected the two computers with a CAT-5e (what I believe to be a crossover cable) but I am unable to get anything working as of yet. When I go to Network under Places, I see a Windows network that doesn't seem to respond and then quickly goes away. Is this the wrong cable or is there something else I need to do? thanks.
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    You need to set up routing so that your computer can communicate with the other system. The easiest way to do that is to get a small router appliance like d-link, netgear, linksys, etc. You can get them for about $50USD. The other option is to use the route command to set up a route from your computer to the other system (I assume they have static IP addresses). Read the route man page for more information how to do this.
    Sometimes, real fast is almost as good as real time.
    Just remember, Semper Gumbi - always be flexible!
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