FN-FORUM: 'best' linux distro for windows networks

date posted 13th January 2004 12:49

Err, not wanting to start a flame-war here but I wondered who has
experiences with cheap lightweight alternatives to xp pro for two old
crappy machines. Must have decent office apps (ie openoffice..)

Basically 160 quid x 2 seems like a lot of money to upgrade to xp pro
when the machines aren't worth much more than that (PII with 64MB and
a few gig HDD)

Must be able to do samba-esque file-sharing, security etc, and pref.
full login-integration with a new Windows Small Business Server 2003
and its domain (to be). Is this even possible, bearing in mind only
basic Linux skills?

Any experiences much appreciated..

Nick