> The goal is to get a file >server that both Windows and Macs can "see" so files could be put there >for others to retrieve.
I would recommend keeping it as simple if you can. Try *not* having a server and *not* installing Linux. Linux is fun to play with at home, but unless you have a unix background, you don't want to pressure of having the system broken and you trying to learn a new OS as well as fixing a problem. If they were all PCs you could turn on file sharing and everyone could access the *big* hard drive. But I don't know how Macs could get to it. That part is over my head, but I am sure it can be done. I know on a all Mac network you can turn appletalk on and get a icon up on your desktop of anothers HD. But again, with Macs and PCs on the same network, I am not sure... jack in portland oregon -- MacNetwork is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... XRouter Pro | Share your DSL or cable modem between multiple computers! Dr. Bott | Only $199 <http://www.drbott.com/prod/MIH130.html> Now shipping! Farallon Wireless SkyLINE PCI Card for Mac Desktops! <http://www.farallon.com/le/skyline/pci/index.html> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> MacNetwork list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/macnet.html> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/macnetwork%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
