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Author: mazdaracer
Date:  
Subject: network & printing questions


            DSL HUB
               |
   +---------------+-----------------------+    Public network
   |         |           |        |        |
  XP1       XP2         XP3      W2K1    Linux1
                                           |    Private
                                           |
                                +----------+---------+
                                |                    |
                            Dual Boot               LTS1
                           Linux2/W2K2


The above is the current config in our soho network. XP1 and XP2 are
gamers and 'need' there unique IPs to play. The rest can be on a
private network.

The problem I have is they also use primarily XP1-3 for there daily
work and the programs/data files need to be accessable from XP1-3. The
printer that's connected to XP1 needs to be accessable from all except
the linux side, where I have another printer.

Ideally, I'd like to put them all behind a better firewall and a
private network, but that kills the gamers. Ideas? Suggestions?

I'm also having some problems configuring the Linux printer to all my
other Linux2 access. Using Mandrake Control Center it doesn't list the
printer. Implying I don't have my CUPS server running like I
thought. I'm using Mandrake 8.1 btw. In the meantime, I'll keep
searching.

Are there any Moneydance users out there? I was unable to load the rpm
correctly, but then I didn't try to hard either. I'd like to use
GnuCash, but the investment portion seems to be lacking or I haven't
learned enought about it! I'm currently using Quicken. Just wondered
if Moneydance was any better. I'm mostly weaned from M$ but there are
a few items still.

pete