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Thanks guys for the very quick response, yes vel straty, if i install all apps on the server( like office, nero, games etc) would i be able to acces them from any one of my computers. i have heard about active directory, but does any one know how to set it up? also my friend has let me borrow his copy of windows 2000 server, is this any good. thanks again guys for every think

Hi, does anyone know how to build a home server, i have been reading about people using old computers and turning them into "home Servers". i have some old computers that i dont use and all i want to with my server is to be able to install all my programs on to it so every one can access them, have everyones docements on the server instead of the computer and (someone said somthing about this on the internet, dont know if it is true) when they logon to the computer, it actually logs onto the server(something about the user accounts are on the server and not the computer). if any one can help, please do, which OS do i use, all my other computers are running windows xp pro, i have 4 of them how do it set up, by the way i am not a big linux fan so linux servers i cannot do. any information is greatfuly help ful, thanks for every think.