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gnome-nettool package

NetWork conection

Asked by ZivHirsch

Why XP on the net can not see the Linux
While the Linux can see the XP on the net ?

what to do?

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tjagoda (tjagoda) said : 		#1

Hello, I am afraid we require you to post a bit more information about your problem.

When you say XP cannot "see" linux, what are you referring to? Are you attempting to ping your linux computer, or are you attempting to access a share on the device?

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ZivHirsch (zivh1300) said : 		#2

People in Linux can see people in XP no the net
but people in XP can not see people in Linux on the net.

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tjagoda (tjagoda) said : 		#3

What do they need to "see" from the linux people?

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ZivHirsch (zivh1300) said : 		#4

I am using in Linux and my brother and sisters are using in Windows XP
I can see them on the net
but they can not see me on the net.

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tjagoda (tjagoda) said : 		#5

Thank you - I understand.

Please tell us what, specifically, you are trying to accomplish?

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shababhsiddique (shababhsiddique) said : 		#6

Are you willing to connect pcs over LAN?

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ZivHirsch (zivh1300) said : 		#7

When I go to Places > NetWork
I can see my sisters and my brother
But they can see me.

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tjagoda (tjagoda) said : 		#8

Do you have another language you would be more comfortable asking this question in?

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ZivHirsch (zivh1300) said : 		#9

No
You cant help me?

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tjagoda (tjagoda) said : 		#10

I need you to post a bit more detail about what problem this is causing you.

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ZivHirsch (zivh1300) said : 		#11

I tell you what in my problem.
I am using in Linux and my family using in Windows XP.
I can see them on the net
(Places > Network)
but they can not see me.

Can you help with this problem?

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