Amiga/Linux - Help wanted.

[SlimJim]

I wonder if I could have some hands-on help on this...?
 
The situation:
 
I have a linux box running RedHat 8.0. It has two ethernet
cards, one of them is connected to the network
(and internet) via dhcp. The other one is connected to my Amiga
(having an AriadneII and Miami) with the cable intended for
this purpose. I can click 'online' with Miami using this setup
and it won't complain. The Amiga is 192.168.1.2 whereas
eth1 (eth0 being the internet-connected card), has 192.168.1.1.
I have set the latter IP as gateway in Miami.
I can ping between the two computers without any
problems.
 
Now, I know, that for me to be able to share the internet
connection between my Amiga and my Linux box, the Linux
box have to do package-masquerading. That's where my
computer-savvy comes to an abrupt halt, though.
 
Anyone who can help? And please do not refer me to that
confusing Masquereading FAQ on the net! Some Redhat8.0-
specific info would be the most preferable, although all
guidance would be most appreciated.
 
No fancy stuff- I just need to get my Amiga up on the net
again!
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SlimJim

[SlimJim]

I thought RedHat had a graphical options program where one could select package masquerading by just adding the necessary info... and I belive SuSe got that too. Not sure though, I usually like to edit files and configs in Linux by command prompts..

 
I thought so too. However I haven't found it. I'm really
looking for the quick and dirty step-by-step no-brain
solution here (I'm in something of a hurry).
Must I really thread into the dark realms of the Linux
community to get help on this?
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SlimJim

[SlimJim]

Thanks for the suggestions people!
 
I'll sit down and diddle with it this week-end.
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SlimJim

[SlimJim]

Yay!
 
Thanks to the invaluable help from you guys, my
Amiga has returned onto the 'web! It works flawlessly.
As a matter of fact, I am writing this on it.
:-D
 
...Now I think I'll go download IBrowse2.3 - Mohahahah!
 
Life shines.
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SlimJim

[SlimJim]

...and IBrowse2.3 shines too. Half a year on
Linux and I already forgot the beauty (and speed) of downloading a program of mere 2.3 MB in size.
:-D
 
-Quick installation and an even quicker reboot
(to flush all libraries) and la voilá! Working
like a charm.
 The only thing is that my old monitor is feeling a little cramped after getting used to the Sony
Trinitron 20" of the linux box (alas, the amiga has no
gfx-card)..
:-/
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SlimJim