Hello everyone,
This is a pet project that I'm working on that has been on going for
over a year. I have a very low budget and would like some input on how the
following things can be done with references and problems that might arise.
Problem:
1. Trying to set up a home network with Linux boxes, Windows boxes.
2. I would like all computers to have internet access and have the whole
system more secure than just having my Win2k machine sitting on Shaw all the
time turned on. I am willing to buy a router but what type should I get? I
know a linux router box can be set up but with these old machines I think it
would consume more power.
3. I would like to avoid having duel boots systems and need Windows 2000,
(for my family,) Windows 98, (Gaming,) and Linux boxes.
4. I would like a FTP-site and a web-site on the system that can be accessed
from outside, also, all machines must be able to share files, (so Samba
would be installed.)
5. Which distros I should use. One Linux box should be somewhat user
friendly and the other as a server, (FTP, www).
6. An idea on how the system should be set up.
WWW (Shaw)
=> Router/Firewall
=> Terminal 1 (Windows 2000)
=> Terminal 2 (Windows 98)
=> Terminal 3 (Linux)
=> Terminal 4 (Linux)
Background:
I have about 4 years users experience with Unix/Linux during my
years at the UofC, (this means I have no admin. experience in Linux,) and
miss my Linux platform. I currently have one computer running Windows 2000
as my ftp-site, web-site.
Equiptment:
1 - Celeron 450 - Windows 2000
1 - P133 - 4Gb HDD (??? RAM)
2 - P90 - 2Gb HDD (??? RAM)
Network:
Running on Shaw.
1 - Hub
Mostly 3Com cards for each computer.
