[aklug] Re: Network Set Up Project

I've been years and like it as well. I'm aware of at least 1 other on
the list using it as well.

Jim G

David Loutrel wrote:
> You might want to check out the SME Server:
> http://wiki.contribs.org/Main_Page I think it would do all you want and
> more.
> It's been working well for me for quite some time.
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> David Loutrel, Operations Manger
> ACME Hosting & Design
> www.acme-ent.net
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> On Tue, 2008-02-12 at 14:05 -0900, Bob Cortez wrote:
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>> My home network is a hodge-podge of hardware, operating systems, software,
>> and networks. I'd like to start from scratch and configure a single network
>> and eliminate the remnants of the windows networks already set up. I've
>> been working on this on my own for a couple of weeks now and I think I'm
>> getting further away rather than closer to my goal. The tutorials that I've
>> found have just added to my confusion.
>> As I was preparing to post to this list I got the idea of making this into
>> an aklug project. I will document all the steps we take to finish the
>> project and write it up to post on the aklug web site for others to use as a
>> guide. Because of the wide array of hardware, software and permissions I
>> think this could be valuable not only to home users but small businesses as
>> well. Here is a breakdown of what I have and what I would like to do.
>>
>> Internet
>> ACS DSL Internet
>> DI-524 AirPlus G 802.11g/2.4GHz Wireless Router 4 ports
>> Dynex 5 Port 10/100 Ethernet Switch
>>
>> Printing
>> USB Connection
>> HP OfficeJet_J5700 Printer, Scanner, Copier, Fax
>> Currently plugged into Win 2000 box
>> Want to connect to new ubuntu box accessible by all through network.
>> Ideally all users would be able to use all features from their desktop.
>> Automatic in coming fax detection?
>>
>> Media Center Computer
>> wired connection
>> Dual boot Win XP/Ubuntu 7.1
>> Two Internal 80g hds
>> One external 80g hd
>> Connected to wide screen tv and surround sound system.
>> Want read/write access to all files/drives for all users.
>> Ability to control some applications and drives from users desktop
>> (Rhthymbox, Mplayer, CD Creator)
>> No keyboard or mouse.
>>
>> Administrator's laptop (that's me)
>> Wireless Connection
>> Dual boot Vista/Ubuntu 7.1
>> want admin/root access to all computers in network.
>> ability to lock out users and control their desktop.
>> password protected share folder
>>
>> Desktop 1
>> wired connection
>> Ubuntu 7.1
>> User access to print and media boxes.
>> This is a friends computer that is staying with me. I want to be able to
>> access and control his computer when he moves out.
>> password protected share folder
>>
>> Desktop 2
>> wired connection
>> Win XP
>> User access to print and media boxes.
>> password protected share folder
>>
>> Desktop 3
>> wired connection
>> Win 2000 Professsional
>> User access to print and media boxes.
>> password protected share folder
>>
>> Printer Desktop
>> wired connection
>> no monitor/mouse/keyboard
>> Ubuntu 7.1 - Server addition?
>> accessible from all in network
>> save, share and store documents
>>
>> So is this something that you think might be a worthwhile undertaking as a
>> way to develop a tutorial for home and small business network creation and
>> administration?
>>
>> Anyone interested? If so, where do I start?
>>
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