# server/networking question

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**Created:** [September 22, 2006, 8:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/server-networking-question/17857 "2006-09-22T08:50:18Z")\
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**Post date:** [September 22, 2006, 10:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/server-networking-question/17857/13 "2006-09-22T10:33:56Z")

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> [@Dr.Stevil](#):
>
> ok, this is what I got from it so far
> 
> Win 2000 will work fine for a server  
> XP pro (media center) as client
> 
> I’m using a linksys router (thanks skurrrrrge) which should be ok. I just use regular cat cables, right? I don’t need a crossover?
> 
> now that I have all that in place, what do I need to do to set the 2K machine up to act as a server, and on that same token, what do I need to setup in XP for a client machine?
> 
> thanks alot guys :tup:
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> edit: I also have (k)ubuntu, but never really messed with linux, so not sure if I should go that route. I tried messing with an early version of redhat a while ago but couldnt figure it out ☹

Autosensing switches = no use for crossover cables

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