[ILUG] Need some Advice re-Linux Server(s)\Services

[Conor Wynne]

> I want to make Win XP clients log onto a Samba Box probably FC4, unless
> someone has a better Distro for this purpose?

You must have missed that discussion Frank :-0

> There may be 20-25 client machines.
> Due to lack of finance with this local neighborhood thing.
> I have a budget of Zero, including myself.

So a free OS then, not a problem.

> Aside from Samba what services do I need to make sure a client logging
> on is authenticated as legitimate, and not Joe Hacker?

What services do you "need" open Frank?
Is this going to be on the IntarWeb or not?

> Files may be kept on the server (which has only 1HD),
> Does every client box need to have their own "Home" setup?,

Nope, you can disable access to lots of things.
A good idea is start with /etc/passwd and change logins to "/sbin/nologin"
instead of "/bin/bash"

Then delete their directories entirely -> unless they require it. e.g.:
for IMAP access.

> It will also have to be a email server for client to client internal
> email (possible Internet mail, they don't know as yet?)
> Thinking Postfix because I have "The Definitive Guide, O'Reilly"

I find sendmail easier than postfix, but I am in a small minority.

> Frank
> --
> Frank's 3D

Regards
Conor.

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