How do I set up a computer as a server?

[eyez]

I'm always tinkering with new things, and I've decided to use one of my older computers as an application, file and print server. I've never done this. I have win98,win2k pro, and linux. Do you need any special software? How would you set it up. The computer is a celeron566. Thanks.

 

[Nevo]

Install Windows 2000.

Create a file share.

Your computer is now a file server.

 

[eyez]

Thanks, how about an applications server?

 

[Nevo]

Not worth it.

To set up a print server, connect a printer to the new machine. Install the drivers. Choose to share the printer during the Add New Printer wizard. You now have a print server.

 

[Quickfingerz]

If you plan on sharing with win98, make sure you do the 'windows update' security fix so everyone can tinker with your files.

PQwak2 doesn't work with people with this patch.