> do they have avahi installed? (check for the avahi-daemon package).
Yes.
> have you made changes to the network settings?
No.
Just noted that I did not use a twisted pair cable. This does not change the issue itself but the functionality. I will, however, return to this bug report when I have bought a twisted pair cable. Please leave this bug report open.
> what version of ubuntu is each machine running?
Both Gutsy, always fully updated.
> do they have avahi installed? (check for the avahi-daemon package).
Yes.
> have you made changes to the network settings?
No.
Just noted that I did not use a twisted pair cable. This does not change the issue itself but the functionality. I will, however, return to this bug report when I have bought a twisted pair cable. Please leave this bug report open.