Linux fileserver

[mikie7boy]

Hi guys...

I've been set a university assignment to design, specify and cost 20 workstations, a fileserver and backup for a module.

Anyways i was thinking of using linux/samba on the fileserver and then windows 2K on the workstations, i know this is possible but i was wondering if anyone could give some advice on if this is indeed a good idea or if a better way exists.

Cheers Michael...

[Siliconjunkie]

Well, I think it all depends on what your goals are. For lowest inital cost, your solution would win. Ongoing cost is a subject of some debate. The numbers I have seen indicate that currently *nix has higher ongoing support costs because knowledgeable people cost more than windows people.

As for how to do it, the best place to start would be www.samba.org they have lots of good info there. It's a pretty basic config since it doesn't sound like there is going to be a Windows domain involved.

[mikie7boy]

As with most things these days the cheaper the intial cost the better. We've been set a maximum budget but will gain better marks if we can work out a cheaper way. As for the ongoing costs thats not taken into account.

Cheers for the link i'll check it out when i get a chance.

Michael...