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Dazeagle
10-11-2003, 06:16 AM
hi there guys...

Q1: what does % means? i.e: C:\%system%

Q2: In a LAN, can I connect any PC to the net by just plugging cables in it?


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BertImmenschuh
10-11-2003, 09:30 AM
% is used represent an actual path, usually starting in Windows or the root of the drive, and makes the computer search for .

Sometimes, but usually permissions have to be set to allow the PC to be there.

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Xavier_Ao
10-11-2003, 09:34 AM
Dazeagle,

A1: It tells the system to look at the environment variables, such as %system% is set to be your windows install directory. C:\Windows or whatever folder you chose.
If you open a command prompt and type set you'll see that one, and others.


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Dazeagle
10-12-2003, 01:17 AM
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jdharm
10-13-2003, 10:59 AM
A2 Yes, depending. If the router the subnet you plug into is set to pass port 80 (internet) requests from any computer, then yes, connecting the proper cable to a hot port will get you net access. (This assumes your NIC is functioning properly and that it is possible to find a path through from the port you plug into to the outside world through the network equipment.) On some LANs the router may refuse any port 80 connections to the outside from any computer but the designated proxy, gateway, or other specific machines. If this is the case, you would have to know the name or ip of the proxy to enter into the LAN settings in IE. It depends on the network topology the security department has decided on.

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Dazeagle
10-13-2003, 08:44 PM
thanks josh...
in my LAN, i have to do some proxy adjustments

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