I have been tasked with researching setting up an office network for eight PCs/laptops. Main criteria are ability for users to log in at any machine and get "their" desktop,emails etc Central scanning of emails to remove spam/virus and handle and distribute "generic" emails - ie ones sent to sales@ accounts@ etc Private file areas dependent on login and general access to public areas. Internet access Machines currently run a mix of XP and Vista. As a charity we have access to Windows-based products at a discounted rate so don't really want to go down the Linux route. What recommendations do people have to achieve this either with one product or a number of them in tandem. Many thanks in advance.

You will need Windows Server, Microsoft Exchange, a server computer, and all the desktop/laptops must be running XP Pro, or a Vista flavor that allows connecting to domains. Windows Server 2003 will do everything you asked except email. Install Microsoft Exchange on the server too, and that will handle e-mail. -Ryan Adams Computer Tips, Guides, Downloads, and more:http://RyanTAdams.com