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hi guys i have 3 computers and i was considering putting them on a server cos i use them for my business and personal so as to have all the info centralised so am wondering if you can advise me as to hoe i can set them up also advice on a server, i dont have enough cash to spend on a server so please advise

many thanks
 
What? A File server?
google FreeNAS - can be set up on an old "obsolete" PC with minimal fuss
 
Moederloos said:
What? A File server?
google FreeNAS - can be set up on an old "obsolete" PC with minimal fuss
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HI MODERLOSS i want to store files and work with my pastel from there also music and pics and everyday use and i want to centralise my antivirus and stuff to be controlled from 1 point instead of having to have on each pc
is that a good idea?
 
hmmm, too many things to make it easy - Pastel alone requires Windows, so a WinServer is on the cards.
But - that is pricey, and I would rather cut my leg off with a rusty spoon than use windows server.

I would suggest freeNAS for the files (all files can go there), and leave Pastel on one of the Windows PCs. At the office I simply do a automated copy of Pastel to our Linux server for backups.
As for the antivirus - hard to say unless I know what you got. For three PCs though it may not be worth the extra admin to centralise - let each download their own updates.
 
Moederloos said:
hmmm, too many things to make it easy - Pastel alone requires Windows, so a WinServer is on the cards.
But - that is pricey, and I would rather cut my leg off with a rusty spoon than use windows server.

I would suggest freeNAS for the files (all files can go there), and leave Pastel on one of the Windows PCs. At the office I simply do a automated copy of Pastel to our Linux server for backups.
As for the antivirus - hard to say unless I know what you got. For three PCs though it may not be worth the extra admin to centralise - let each download their own updates.
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THANKS moederloos will have a look and se what i can do :)

PS : I FORGOT TO MENTION : i have 2 pc with xp pro and the other is vista business does it make it any more complicated ?
 
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