So, would it be really complicated to set up a server?

[surrealchereal]

One that I could share stuff with friends? Or would that be way over my head?

I am 5'4" tall :p

[Mntsnow]

It really isnt that hard sweetie :)

[Mntsnow]

I can highly suggest/recommend that you do some reading over at
www.dslwebserver.com as he has several good tutorials on what you will need to do.

(btw do you have a static IP or Dynamic?) cause depending on which you have dictates how you set the server up :)

[edwelly]

Some other GOOD reading material is http://linksys.com/edu/ .
May not be EXACTLY what you are wanting to do, but it is still good to know stuff...

[MDS]

I've thought of the same but want to wait til I get DSL one of these days.

[surrealchereal]

Well, I finally got cable, I've had DSL then moved to the middle of no-where and went back to dial up. Then finally they ran the lines for cable modem.

(hee hee, I found out I bugged her so much she put it in for just me. I'm the only one in this "sector" that even has it! :D )

I don't have a static IP, but it's pretty dang close. I have all the equipment too I think.
Gee learning about this stuff is sooo time consuming tho.. ;)

[edwelly]

Let us know if you have any questions. I can ALWAYS be reached @ erikdwelly@hotmail.com in case you have a question!

[surrealchereal]

Thanks Erik! :D

[surrealchereal]

Dnamic DNS Service. (http://www.dyndns.org/)
Here is a neat looking site if you want to run a server but have a dynamic IP.

oh, btw like my new hair do? :D

[hirschY]

Love the hair do;)
Hows the server thing going?
It can be a challenge if your worried about security.
I dont bother setting mine up to share, just for the UT game is all

[surrealchereal]

Why thank you, my hairdresser btw has the same name as you! ;)

Hee hee, I'm still on the info gathering part..
Mainly all I want to do is some file sharing.

I wish I could play a game, but I'm terrible at any of em.. :D

[madfish]

also check out www.dns2go.com thats where I got my addy from. basic use is free for personal and non profit use.

Madfish

[robin801]

thanks for the links. i want to share some files and printer amongst my 2 desktops and laptop.

1-win98
1-win2k
1-winxp(laptop)

is it possible for me to share files and my printer with all 3?

i have dsl and a linksys router.

[surrealchereal]

Oh sure I am sharing XP and 98. I have my printer on my 98 box because it doesn't have XP drivers. But still use it from my XP boxes. Just set up the files you want to share as shared and have everyone on the network. As to the printer you can set that up in your printer settings :)

[robin801]

thanks for the information. i will give it a try.

robin

[jadison]

robin801 : I would take a look at this (http://www.xtremepccentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=989) as well! :)