Okay, after my last two posts on networks, the ones about stuff to buy and advice on networks if you remebmer, I've decided to get a network starter kit at dabs.com, a print server, a new pc (obviously , and one more cable for the print server...
But if my m8s come round with their Xbox or PS2 or whatever, what do I do? I'm trying to design an all in one solution due to the SERIOUS lack of space in my box room, that means tv tuner card + mp3s + dvds + games duties... And I'm trying to do it without the extra tv, cos mine is poo and can't handle a 60Hz res...
Anyways, the solution I've found to this one is to get a KVM switch, connect the new pc and Xbox/PS2 to that, connect the KVM to the monitor and then network the new pc to the old one as planned. If the link works, it'll be something like this:
<img src=http://www.stormpages.com/computergeek/net_plan.gif>
Edit: My webspace provider thankfully decided not to tell me they no longer supported .png files... cheers stormpages.com ,
Edit #2: One more go, then I'll ask for help
IntelMole
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