Hi Bill:

>Suggest you go with Windows 2000 Server or Windows 2000 Advanced Server.
OK

>Seperate Machine ? what ? you had something else in mind ? like what ?

Lol. Meaning, should the server be a dedicated one or could it be one that is being used by another person.

>>>going forward -
>>>what u want the server to do ?
>>
>>- Allow clients to access updates, news etc
>>- Other plans include retailing via web based orders
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>have you thought about webhosting INSTEAD of doing stuff with your own machine visible in your house ?

Not yet. I am first exploring what it will tek to get one going at home. Are u saying using a webhosting service is better?

>
>You never said, really, what kind of server you want.
>Straight Windows Server
>or http server with other cool stuff like some databases, scripting, etc etc.
>
Initally it should just hold updates to my application. Users would sign on and pick up their updates. Eventually, it will also have a database from which people could place orders, process credit cards and the like.

>Going Forward -
>if you have a dsl access point or a cable modem access point -
>you can connect that into a router and do some things .

I have a cable modem from shaw cable.
>
>leave me a priv message HERE with a phone number and i'll be happy to map it out - save you about 20 000 keystrokes with a 4 minute phone call.
>

lol. ok