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Free File Servers

flats · 2004-04-19 15:32:18

Hey, I'm just wondering if anybody knows of good free file servers that can act as domain controllers for pcs running windows XP.

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19-04-2004 4:32pm

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flats

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Hey, I'm just wondering if anybody knows of good free file servers that can act as domain controllers for pcs running windows XP.

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#2 19-04-2004 5:44pm
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A linux box running Samba (most distros come with it)

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#3 19-04-2004 5:58pm
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IIRC - To have a domain controller you need NT4 whereas 2K and 2K3 use Active Directory.

NT4 should be free - ie. you might be able to track down a copy not being used and the CAL's to match - of course you can't move an OEM license to a new machine and you can't buy OEM Windows server and down grade unless you take out software assurance within the first ~60 days (or whatever the current ELUA says on their web site)

Mac's servers (expensive beasts) can share files to PC's not free - but after 10 (I think CAL's) you don't have to buy further licences for each client.

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