PROBLEMCHYLD Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 (edited) How do i set my Win98SE machine up as a server or workstation? Edited September 22, 2009 by PROBLEMCHYLD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sl@y3D for my n@me Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 There wasn't a Server edition, that job was left to NT at the time. 98 was workstation, and workstation only. Although, you might be able to get Apache to run on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offler Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Well it also depends what you mean by workstation. It is possible to install Windows 98 on computer with Xeon processor if you find such machine. I also run a computer wich server components and it has quite good performance for an old Tullie.If you are trying to run single computer with multiple console sessions i really dont know if this is possible on Windows 9x...The most weird thing i was able to create with it was to setup a dialup connection to my computer via mobile phone and also acess the internet connection to the caller.I just wonder if this was ever practically used, for example with ISDN... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G8YMW Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 I wonder if the Problemchyld was on about a setting on the right click on "My Computer"Im trying to remember this without kicking out of XP and into 98.There is a setting and I think its some sort of caching and "Server" gives more to the caching than Workstation" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleffing Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 Craig Zacker still has this book online: Building Windows 98 Networks.The first few chapters cover the basics, chapter 6 is where it really gets interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wsxedcrfv Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 I don't get it. If you set up a win-98 machine with file-sharing turned on, then what else is needed to make it a "server" ? Isin't that more of a function of what network-based apps you want to run on the client machines?To be a basic file-server, just enable file-sharing - no?There is a setting for the "typical role of this computer" under File System Properties, which is on the Performance tab when you right-click on My Computer and select Properties. The options for "typical role" are Network Server, Mobile or Docking system, and Desktop computer.Also note that according to the EULA for Win-98, you're not allowed to have more than 5 external machines connect to your win-98 system, but there's no mechanism I know of that's built into win-98 to enforce that specification. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
submix8c Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Depends on what you mean by "server". What functions do you need for a "server"? 98 (as are all non-NT) are by default "workstations".Agreed, look into Apache. Should allow for FTP and HTTP in a fashion better than what is supplied on the 98SE CD.And, no, "File Sharing" is not necessarily to be construed as "server". I can hook up any number of PC's of any flavor OpSys on a router (even Mac), enable File Sharing on the local network, and they will still be considered Workstations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROBLEMCHYLD Posted September 26, 2009 Author Share Posted September 26, 2009 Well my computer will be the master system with storage of all types of files. I want my family & friends to connect to my system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sl@y3D for my n@me Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 I'd strongly recommend not using your 98 machine as a web server. A lot of 98s security came from the fact that it didn't open a lot of ports. You run the risk of any hacker being able to do pretty much anything to your PC. If you want to go ahead, you do so at your own risk. At the very least, make sure you have all the MS security updates installed, and for a bit more protection, install the unofficial ones lying around these forums.Although if it's just a LAN you're talking about (but it doesn't sound like you are) and nothing from the internet will access your PC, then yeah, go ahead I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
submix8c Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 1 - On the Windows 98SE CD "add-ons/pws" (Personal Web Server). (Was, but apparently not anymore) Available as download from MS "NT Option Pack". Note also that it had some fixes (not very secure) for the IIS 4.0 portion.http://support.microsoft.com/kb/3068982 - Apache (or an alternative HTTP server).http://httpd.apache.org/docs/2.0/platform/windows.html3 - Google - "windows 98" "ftp server"4 - Google - "windows 98" "http server" (note that Apache does show up)your choice of any freeware (functionality, stability, etc is on you...)Note that even Apache does not allow for security of files/folders since Win9x does not allow for this (as in read-only, etc.). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triger49 Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 (edited) Just an F.W.I.W.I was looking for an easy way to do what I think you are searching for, which is simple upload, download access to files hosted my Windows 98 machine.Connected thru a DSL line, I set my router to do port forwarding for Port 21 to my 98 machine,(192.168.x.x) .....Then I grabbed a program called BabyFtp ....http://www.pablosoftwaresolutions.com/html...ftp_server.htmlIt does logging, only allows anonymous connections, but logs IP address's.Then when I am at another location, open a browser window and ftp to my ISP Ipaddress, or in house, I just ftp to my router assigned ip address.HTHJake Edited September 28, 2009 by triger49 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herbalist Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Apache 2.0 for Windows will run on 98. As installed, it does not start as a service. Version 2.2 does not appear to work on 98. Links to the different versions here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROBLEMCHYLD Posted November 9, 2009 Author Share Posted November 9, 2009 Should i just use my Win2000 Pro? I was really leaning towards Win98SE as a server but i don't have enough knowledgeon how to set it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beats Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Win2k Pro is a much better solution IMHO, its more secure and better supported. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
submix8c Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Urgg... !!!! 2KPro is what you want (didn't know you had that). Just "lean and mean" it out to just what you need for a server and it will perform just as well (better) than 98SE. All you need is the basic OS, the latest updates, and IIS (kinda "all u need", ennyhoo). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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