> 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.

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