small linux file server

From: Dave (davehowey_at_hotmail.co.uk)
Date: 02/18/05 

Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2005 12:55:19 +0000

Hi,

We have a spare PC and would like to set it up as a simple file server.
It would only be used by a few people, so shouldn't be too heavily
thrashed for files etc. I would like to install linux and need some tips
on setting up a very basic file server:
1) which distro? (I've used mandrake, red hat a little) just something
simple and non-flabby
2) how do I actually set the server up, on a predominantly windows-based
network? any good websites with tips etc?

thanks very much
Dave

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