Thanks John and Golden. Those were my thoughts too. My sister called this afternoon though ( she has been out sick and I didn't want to call and disturb her) and said when they bought the old one it was bought as a file server. I appreciate the time and trouble you took to respond for me. Thank you.
Nukes, after reading your reply I don't believe it will be using the main network services with the exception of printer sharing. There is one laser printer connected to it that is accessed from all workstations. I have a book that should help me with this. It looks easy enough for me to handle.
So if I understand correctly, the software that I will install on the server will allow the connections to be made and will allow them access to the files and the software on the workstations is what actually does the work. I do know that when they log on it is to the TAM software.
As far as how it connects I only know how it connects physically. It goes from a 10/100 nic in the server then to an 8 port hub and from there to the workstations. Please tell me if I have this part right. In Win2k I have created a local group called Workgroup and added each workstation to the local group as a local user with their user name and password. When they log on they will enter their user name and password and this will give them access to the network. Then when they want to use TAM they will enter their Tam password and this will give them access to their TAM files. Yes?
Thank you Nukes I really apreciate your effort to help me.
Gerry