Well i must say such simplicity suits me - I was recalling earlier discussions and will have two computers suddenly surplus to requirements; suppose i could link them into a super-computer.
Thanks for the clarity. Joseph > Actually Joseph, I'm not sure you even need a server unless you choose BJ's > option 1 and use it as a proxy. > > Otherwise using a router and either letting the computers connect directly > using dial-up or using a router or using a router with the modem built-in > would be your best option. If you do go with the broadband option all you > really need is something like a Linksys, Netgear or other home > firewall/router box. They can be had easily enough for $49-$99 depending on > features. They maybe a bit more in your area but certainly less expensive > than even a low powered computer. Unless you happen to have some lying > around. > > Then use peer to peer built into XP and 98 to share files. > > Cheryl D. Wise > Certified Professional Web Developer > Microsoft FrontPage MVP > http://wiserways.com > Office: 713-353-0139 > > -----Original Message----- > From: Joseph Harris > > As I read Bj's response (thanks Bj) this was exactly where my mind was > going. (Must be careful not to let it out of sight and lose it) > > It seems that it might be a good place to put passwords and things, maybe do > a temporary store of mail and have a facility to pass files back and forth > (Only one computer will effectively have a scanner, and probably a printer. > I don't think the other users will need the big one's processing power, so > I wouldn't be thinking of Bj's worst option.) > > If it was a staging post for mails I suppose the accounts would be with the > intranet server, and that server would have to have all the web passwords? > That is a disadvantage with spam, and I use mailwasher and some web > addresses to minimise effort with those at the moment. > > I take it all down/up loads would have a temporary home on that server as it > went on its merry way. I was wondering how that might be used. Is it > possible - like an outbox folder - to have matter queued on the server > waiting for connection? > > Could it, perhaps through a USB HDD, become a back-up facility? Does > trying to do so much risk overloading it with programs and processing > activity, thus slowing the web connection? > > I take it controlling it is like running a website, and could even make it a > most effective localhost. And could it become an smtp server, or is that > an ambition beyond my sanity? (I suppose if it is not online all the time > replies would be bounced which can't be good; but perhaps all replies can > be to other boxes.) > > Since it would not be wanted online all the time is that control easy? > > Sorry, this is turning into a total study of doing intranets, but I really > wanted to have advice before I even got near the practical starting block. > And I already have phone extension wires to all but one likely location, > whould these be useable or is it a whole new wire game. ____ • The WDVL Discussion List from WDVL.COM • ____ To Join wdvltalk, Send An Email To: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] or use the web interface http://e-newsletters.internet.com/discussionlists.html/ Send Your Posts To: wdvltalk@lists.wdvl.com To change subscription settings, add a password or view the web interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/read/?forum=wdvltalk ________________ http://www.wdvl.com _______________________ You are currently subscribed to wdvltalk as: archive@jab.org To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe via postal mail, please contact us at: Jupitermedia Corp. Attn: Discussion List Management 475 Park Avenue South New York, NY 10016 Please include the email address which you have been contacted with.
