This section describes one way to exchange files between two computers using an Ethernet crossover cable.
You need:
Ethernet crossover cable. For further information see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethernet_crossover_cable
openSUSE on both computers
An established connection. See Section “General Notes on File Sharing and Network Browsing” (Chapter 5, Accessing Network Resources, ↑KDE User Guide).
Proceed as follows:
Procedure 34.1. GNOME
Start Nautilus.
Click on +.
Set the to .
Enter the IP address and port of the remote computer (default: 22).
Specify the folder you want to open on the remote Computer.
Click .
Procedure 34.2. KDE
Start Dolphin.
Click on , . Re-attach the pane if it is not available with ++.
Set the type of network to .
Enter any name and the correct user, IP address, port (default: 22) and folder of the remote Computer. It is also possible to create an icon for this connection by enabling the checkbox below. This connection icon appears in the tab in Dolphin.
Click on a dialog box opens and requests the password.
A new window containing the files of the remote computer will be opened.