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Networking basics
Name: nada Date: June 20, 2004 at 07:59:33 Pacific OS: Windows Me CPU/Ram: Celeron 128 MB
Comment:
Hi,
I have some Network related basic questions. a) what is Netmask and Subnet mask ? Is there any difference between them? b) My computer has been connected to high speed internet cable.And now I want to telnet with my friend's PC who's PC is also connected to high speed internet cable.Is this possible ? IF so how to do that ? c) Is there any web links which can explain me the above concepts in detail ?
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