1. Introduction.

This is the Linux IPX-HOWTO. You should read the Linux NET-2-HOWTO in conjunction with this document.

1.1 Changes from the previous release.

Additions:
        ipxbridge

Corrections/Updates:
        ncpfs.

1.2 Introduction.

The Linux Kernel has a completely new network implementation as compared to other Unix like operating systems. The ability to take a fresh approach to developing the kernel networking software has led to the Linux kernel having support for a range of non tcp/ip protocols being built. The IPX protocol is one of those that have been included.

The Linux kernel supports the IPX protocol only. It does not yet support IPX/RIP, SAP or NCP, these are supported by other software such as that documented elsewhere in this document.

The IPX support was originally developed by Alan Cox <ialan@iifeak.swan.ac.uk> and has been enhanced by Greg Page <greg@caldera.com>.