[olug] Network

[Nate]

I have a 2 computer network  (486 pakard bell and a DIT machine with an 
amd 300 mhz chip)
In windows I have the network working but I want to use that linux 
Mandrake side of the AMD machine to
network too.  I'm using an ethernet card to access the internet through 
a cable modem and also an ethernet
card with a crossover cable to form the network between the 2 computers.  
Can someone tell me where to find some useful info to do this, or help 
me out in some way?
I have been looking on the internet for documentation but sifting 
through it seems impossible.
thanks,
Nate