You should have your Windows and Ubuntu machines talking now, and know the ins and outs of networking with Ubuntu. Happy networking, and stay open-source!
Remember you have many resources at your disposal when you run into problems; here are a few you may find useful: Ubuntu Documentation, Ubuntu Forums, and JustLinux Forums.
About the Author
Eric Geier is the Founder and President of
Sky-Nets, Ltd., a Wi-Fi Hotspot Network. He is also the author of many networking and computing books, including
Home Networking All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies (Wiley 2008) and
100 Things You Need to Know about Microsoft® Windows Vista (Que 2007).
This article was first published on LinuxPlanet.com.