In a previous message, Nick LeRoy
What does NIS actually do for me? (Real ignoramus in this respect!) I was guessing that simply sharing the home directory would be all I need so I was a little confused by the suggestion that something else was needed.
In a simple setup, NIS will share hostname/ip address maps, userid, password & shadow information. It can also share automounter maps, etc.
So, if I set up NFS and NIS, I could arrange the gdm login on the downstairs machine to log into the account on the upstairs machines, and it would seem as though I was logged in on the other machine (network speed permitting)? That would be just what I want... John -- John Pettigrew Headstrong Games john@headstrong-games.co.uk Fun : Strategy : Price http://www.headstrong-games.co.uk/ Board games that won't break the bank Valley of the Kings: ransack an ancient Egyptian tomb but beware of mummies!