Furthering this question a bit:  can a network be established among four 
computers, each running a different version of Windows?  My newest 
computer is an eMachines running Vista; second, eMachines with Windows 
XP; third, older Compaq Presario with Windows 98; and oldest, an 
"unbrand" with Win 95. 

Joyce in SE Ohio



Bob Lendrim wrote:
> I'd like to make a network at my home. I tried several years ago with W98 or 95, found it difficult, and quit. 
> I imagine it's easier now. I have a cable modem running into a wireless/g router with 5 computers.
> I will buy any required/suggested hardware. 
> My computers are:
>
> 1 P4 Laptop running up to date Vista wireless
> 1 P4 Laptop running up to date XP Pro wired
> 1 P4 Desktop running XP Pro SP1 wireless
> 1 P3 Desktop running W98 wireless
> 1 P2 Desktop running W98 wired
>
> All are Intel chipsets
> I can run a temporary cable to any 4 of the 5 machines to build the network.
> Can/should all 3 OSs be on the same network, or is that a problem?
> Which machine/OS should I use to build the network?
> Should I do it with the Windows OS or use a 3rd party utility ?
> Any suggestions to make it easier would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks for any and all suggestions/input, Bob Lendrim
>
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