difference between UUID and a MAC Address

[vkcmem]

hi every1
i'm just a novice in networking, it would be really helpful if someone could tell me what's the difference between a UUID and a MAC address.And is there any command using which i can find out the UUID and MAC address of a particular computer..
thanx
kaylan

 

[jimbopalmer]

http://www.dsps.net/uuid.html

seemed the least incomprehensible I tried to remain child-like, all I acheived was childish.

 

[vkcmem]

yeahh i know it does ..now that i got an idea of it..appreciate ur help jimbopalmer..