making the connection

[AndrewD2]

Ok, I'm at a college using low and behold, a windows NT server running an NT domain. Now I could really care less about sharing files, but the thing I would like to be able to do is use the internet on my linux box instead of my roomates windows box.

What kind of steps would I have to go through to get this to work, if it is possible.

Andrew

[baldguy]

You might want to check with your school to see what instructions they give so you can give more information in your request. If you need to then

[AndrewD2]

That's a good one. Our tech doesn't know anything about Linux and whether I can connect.

Andrew

[elderdays]

Well, how does your friend connect. Check out his tcp/ip settings. See if he obtains his ip address, what gateway he uses, DNS settings, subnet settings, and whether or not you have to have a certain type of hostname or not. That sort of thing.

Your school may have a place on their website with generic instructions on connecting to the school's network. You should be able to glean all the info you need there.

[AndrewD2]

I know all the numbers of everything, I just don't know if I can log into a NT domain.

[Magueta]

I don't think you have to login to a domain to use an internet connection. All you'll probably need is a gateway or a router. You can either set your system up as a router (this would mean that you would have to have it on for your friend to access the web) or you and your friend can spend a few bucks on a router (< $100 CAD) and you can both share the connection no problem.

Joe