Re: New Machine Time

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From: Peter Chant
Date: Sun, 20 Dec 1998 00:00

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In article <914162305.19967.0.nnrp-03.c2dea8e2@news.demon.co.uk>,
	"Andrew Taylor" <news@hot-shot.demon.co.uk> writes:
> 
> Linux Box running 24/7 on the floor without a monitor. Set up an internet
> connection which can be called from NT. All mail to be downloaded to the
> Linux box, andrew@hot-shot.demon.co.uk to be delivered to Outlook 98,
> linux@hot-shot.demon.co.uk to be delivered to an account on the linux box.
> Also I would like to maybe store all my documents, downloads etc on the
> linux box with a network drive mapped under NT.
> 
> I have a little bit of Linux knowledge. Is this task way above me ?
> 

I found out it was a good way to learn a fair bit. Try using pop3 access
to the linux box to get mail, and samba for it to act as a file server for
NT.

Personally I read all of my mail on my linux box, because it is quicker
than booting the other machine to read it, but then I have a monitor on it.

-- 
Peter Chant
pete@neither.demon.co.uk

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Date: 1998/12/20
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