IP conflicts (was Re: best way to install linux to a laptop)

[Kirk Wood]

Think of an IP address as a phone number with a twist. You see even that
is not the real phone number. Just before sending the information to your
computer an ARP request is sent. It is to resolve which network card (all
have a unique address) belongs to the IP address. If more then one
responds thenwhich shoudl recieve the packet? It becomes unknown and thus
disabled.

Before calling your ISP, check your terms of service. Few allow you to
have more then one machine connected at a time. Call complaining and they
know you are violating their terms of service. You could find your account
suspeded or worse. You will have to speak with the abuse team.


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Kirk Wood
Cpt.Kirk at 1tree.net