Ed,

Thanks. Yup, I think that being able to test the client-side part of apps is a very compelling reason to have a network. In order to get this one by the spouse I'm going to have to start small on the server though. But at least she does understand the need to learn internet technologies in this day and age.

Keep in mind that I'm building a server, just in case one of these vendors calls you with a deal at an inopportune time. I just might be available to take advantage.

Pf

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>Well, I need a network at home; if for no other reason than to have machines with NT and Win98 up and running at once. I also develop things that run both server-side and client-side under IIS; PWS doesn't cut it, and having several machines makes it easier. And I need a laptop, too - so that "justifies" 4 boxes - my laptop, the NT Server, NT WorkStation and Win98 boxes.