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RE: [LUG] fileserving..



> I am intending to use SUSE to act a a fileserver for a home network of 4
> Win98 boxes.

Why not just convert the whole lot to linux ????

> I want to give each user a space of approx 3 gigs and will also
> probably try to make a dos batch file which will mirror their win 'my docs
> folders within this space during client startup.

Why not just locate their "my documents" folder on their "home" drive... and
mount it as H: ?? this is exactly how i work it... works a dream...

> Q: As these will mainly be win32 mirrors, is it sensible to make
> 4 separate _fat_ partitions on my linux box - instead of ext2
> partitions for each user.

Or you could just quota each user a set ammount !!

> Q2: If ext2 is a better or safer option, will this file system
> complicate my intended folder mirroring or any subsequent
> auto-backup proces I might choose for these win98 boxes?

Nope, just remember what Alex mentioned.. i had the same experiance...
oops...

> Any other pointers?

Fridge + Beer = Good !!

hehehe, seriously, I set the RH 7.0 to be a PDC for my domain and act as a
WINS and DHCP and DNS and....... all in one server type thingy works nicly,
i never reboot the thing...

Oh and just one small point...

NEVER, when in the situation where the server has no keyboard, monitor,
mouse etc, telnet in and type "ifconfig eth0 down"

Neil ;-)


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