Linux
I'm considering connecting an old 486 box to my Windows (95 & 98) network for use as a print server using LINUX on the 486.
1) Is this possible?
2) How difficult is it?
I've successfully installed LINUX before, but never tried connecting to my network (4 Port ethernet with uplink to cable modem)
TIA
by churdoo
That is a perfectly good use of the 486 box, of course, as long as your printer isn't one of these WIN-printers. In order to share your printer with your 9x network, you will have to install SAMBA on the linux box as well. And I'm assuming you're using TCP/IP on your Windows boxes. Get your linux box set up and networked on your TCP/IP network and test basic connectivity with PING. Then install and configure SAMBA; SAMBA probably comes with your distro, or you may have to download it. It'sfairly straightforward as long as you follow through the accompanying documentation.
Have fun!
--Charlie
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