Thanks
Thanks Richard for the additional gen.
Thanks also to amanoffewwords ........... whose words are very helpful too.
On the matter of a, "cross over network" cable....... is that the phrase to use in the PC bits & pieces supply shop?
What sort of cable is that please; and is there any special network card I should have for each machine?
Sorry chaps for being a bit thick about this path to better things.
Cheers
TG