I'll show my bias: how about running Linux on the existing Windows 2000 box. This will let you extend the life of the hardware, and provide all the web/mail/file/print and other services needed by both Macs and PCs.
I run Samba and netatalk for windows/Mac file/print services. I use Webmin for management. Don't know about transferring a Witango license from Windows to Linux, but Witango on Linux really is sweet. >With regards from a mac os x to a pc there has been a lot of issues with >samba. I was unable to get our macs just on OS based software. I did >though find software that will allow you to connect called Sharity. > >http://www.obdev.at/products/sharity/ > > > >This seems to work very good. If you google mac os x to pc you will see >a lot of other people have had the same issue of connect mac to pc. Also >make sure your drive is shared. > > > >Mike D > > > >**************************************** >Educational Directories Unlimited, Inc. > >Michael Dittbrenner >Programmer >http://www.StudyAbroad.com >http://www.GradSchools.com >A service of EDU, Inc... http://www.EDUdirectories.com >A partner of EDU Internet Strategies: >http://www.EDUInternetStrategies.com/ > >[Phone] 610-499-9200 >[Fax] 610-499-9205 >[E-mail] [EMAIL PROTECTED] or [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > >-----Original Message----- >From: Ben Johansen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >Sent: Friday, January 16, 2004 11:28 AM >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: RE: Witango-Talk: OT - Windows Operating Systems > > > >>- Do I need to go to Windows Server 2003? > >In my opinion Yes >>- Can I get an equivalent to Terminal Services through WinXP >Professional? > >Not that I know of, you would have to go with a remote package >>- What are the differences between Terminal Services and Remote Desktop >for Administration? > >It is more tightly integrated with the OS. >>- Does OS X need File Services for Mac on a Windows box in order for a >Mac to access a drive on the Win box? > >This will have to be answered by the MAC guys on the list >>- Should I just stay with the Win2000AS installation that I'm currently >running or is a version of XP/Server 2003 a better decision? > > > >XP Pro is a desktop OS and not a Server OS, the IIS that comes with XP >Pro is only a single domain version. You are bettor off going up to >2003. it is tighter on security > >Ben Johansen - http://www.pcforge.com >Authorized Witango & MDaemon Reseller >Available for Witango Developement > >-----Original Message----- >From: Steve Smith [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >Sent: Friday, January 16, 2004 11:15 AM >To: WiTango List >Subject: Witango-Talk: OT - Windows Operating Systems > > > >I'm currently running Windows 2000 Advanced Server on my Windows box and >I'm looking for some advice on whether I should upgrade to WinXP. My >reasoning for selecting 2000 Advanced Server 3 years ago was that I was >looking for things like IIS, Terminal Services, File Services for Mac, >and Print Services for Mac. I don't really like the position that I'm in >because I'm using an OS that kinda well like ummm is not really 100% >official. However I wasn't going to pay for a bunch of stuff that I >didn't need, simply to allow my 9.x Macs to communicate with my Windows >box. At this point if I can justify the expense, I'd much rather buy >what I need and be totally legit. > >That was 3 years ago and many things have changed since then. My main >Mac is now running OS X (Jaguar) and it has become my day-to-day machine >(i.e. mail, Word/Excel/Powerpoint, Witango Dev Studio, etc.) and my >Windows box is being used more for tasks that are specific to Windows >(i.e. MS Access, my accounting app, etc.) and for testing from a Windows >perspective. Currently I use Remote Desktop Connection on my Mac to >connect to my Windows box which allows me to start and stop services, >and to do things like changing my Tango (haven't upgraded that box) >Server's configuration file. > >I've been having problems with the Windows machine with apps crashing >and just weird behaviour and I know from past experiences that when you >are constantly adding software, deleting software, and doing the kind of >stuff that most of us do, an OS needs to be reinstalled from >time-to-time, usually every couple of years or so. That's what I'm in >the process of doing and I'm wondering whether it would be best to stay >with Win2000AS or to upgrade to a version of WinXP and if so, what >version of WinXP do I choose? > >I'm looking to hear from other users who have a mixed platform >environment and who are using a version of XP on their Windows boxes. My >questions are: > >- Do I need to go to Windows Server 2003? >- Can I get an equivalent to Terminal Services through WinXP >Professional? >- What are the differences between Terminal Services and Remote Desktop >for Administration? >- Does OS X need File Services for Mac on a Windows box in order for a >Mac to access a drive on the Win box? >- Should I just stay with the Win2000AS installation that I'm currently >running or is a version of XP/Server 2003 a better decision? > >If this should be handled off the list, please respond directly. > >Thanks for your help, > >Steve Smith > >Oakbridge Information Solutions >Office: (519) 624-4388 >GTA: (416) 606-3885 >Fax: (519) 624-3353 >Cell: (416) 606-3885 >Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Web: http://www.oakbridge.ca > > > >________________________________________________________________________ > >TO UNSUBSCRIBE: Go to http://www.witango.com/developer/maillist.taf > >________________________________________________________________________ >TO UNSUBSCRIBE: Go to http://www.witango.com/developer/maillist.taf Bill Conlon To the Point 345 California Avenue Suite 2 Palo Alto, CA 94306 office: 650.327.2175 fax: 650.329.8335 mobile: 650.906.9929 e-mail: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] web: http://www.tothept.com ________________________________________________________________________ TO UNSUBSCRIBE: Go to http://www.witango.com/developer/maillist.taf
