jmeyer

I have done the same and would like some info on this subject. I have my main Dell machine running XP Pro on 1 HD connected to a network switch. On Computer 2 it has 4 IDE hard drives - Drive 1=4 Gigs with xp only the other 3 drives hold data. I have the 3 drives that hold data marked as shortcuts on the dell desktop, so all I have to do is click on the desktop short cut link and it opens the HD on the other machine. And since this machine is on the home network any one can access it until I put encryption software on it. Now what I want to know is if this is a Good Setup or should I go like the other guys "Trash Everything and put Linux or FreeNas on the 4 Gig Hard Drive" Let me know what you think because I have not finished yet, I am looking to build a set up like http://www.stefandidak.com/office/ I know he has gone over board but, man what a Setup and Network