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im trying to use my old P 2 350 as a cheap but constant fileserver how cna i connect to it if all my other High end systems are running nt like 2000 pro, or xp pro? ivtryed a few apps like Pc anywere more trouble then its worth, lol i used to be a master of 98 but its been too long since i actualy found a proper use for it i nmy networks, my old sys cant really handel any other os properly without some compatablitly Glitches any ides would be great,
Why not install WIndows 2000 Advanced server on your old PC?
Just an idea. I mean if you want to use it as a file server, then why not install an OS that is meant for file serving?
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I concur with Boogers suggestion, WIndows 2000 Advanced server would do exactly what your after:)
i have hat one too, (lol) but my machine can barely handel xp, but i shall try i have 340 mrgs of mem in the beast,
Give this a try if you have not already..
Networking 98 & XP
The system requirements for windows 2000 Pro:
I think from what you have written, that your old system is far above the minimum. Just turn off any non essential services, run the updates, defrag often and I think it will serve the purpose of serving files. I would recommend getting the fastest Hard Drive possible, and using a RAID configuration, again if that is possible. Tinker seems to be on to that windows 98 XP guide. He can also offer advice on the RAID configuration.Quote:
Windows 2000 Advanced Server:
133 MHz or higher Pentium-compatible CPU.
256 MB of RAM recommended minimum (128 MB minimum supported; 8 GB maximum).
2 GB hard disk with a minimum of 1.0 GB free space. (Additional free hard disk space is required if you are installing over a network.)
Windows 2000 Advanced Server supports up to eight CPUs on one machine.
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