http://www.purenetworks.com/nmlp/home-networking.php?gclid=CNWUyZ6h2psCFQydnAodd3rX-w&src=google&kw=network+magic

There is a program called "Network Magic" that is available at the above web site for about $50, with a free seven day trial 
download.  I used it before I set up my Windows Home Server, which is not nearly as versatile as Network Magic, but manages backups 
extremely well.   The main problem is that they do not claim to support W98, so you  might email them to see what they say, or, 
simply, try the free download.  You can probably do most everything yourself, as Hugh says, but Network Magic will make things much, 
much easier, as it does all the work for you - provided it will work with W98.  (You said you wanted something "easier.")

Dean Kukral


----- Original Message ----- 
From: Bob Lendrim
Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 5:04 PM
Subject: [PCBUILD] How To Build a Home Network with 3 OS's


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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