Is a hub needed?

I have been reading up on how to network two or more pc's together running Windows 98se and have a question on whether a hub is needed.
My question is can you network two or more computers together and share an internet connection simulaneously without a hub being installed?
If this is possible, can you tell me how?
Thanks for any help.

1. RE: Is a hub needed?
lbyard Nov-13-00 09:08 PM
In response to message 0

Two, yes with a crossover cable. Three or more and you will need a hub or switch. Larry

2. RE: Is a hub needed?
didde Nov-15-00 10:11 AM
In response to message 1

If you use IPX/SPX you can use one cable (coax) and connect them with BNC connectors. This if you want to use tokenring!

3. RE: Is a hub needed?
lbyard Nov-15-00 06:06 PM
In response to message 2

No, that is a thinwire Ethernet, will work with the same protocols as a twisted-pair network, including NetBEUI, TCP/IP, and IPX/SPX, and I do not recommend it. See http://duxcw.com/faq/network/thinwire.htm for more info. Larry