This is my initial take on the situation, so please advice in detail (privately if you want) I realize I still have a lot of questions to answer .......... Ultimately, I would like enough information to develop a proposal. Plus any references (show cases, etc) for auto garage setups. Observations: - Constant bouncing between consoles (assuming customer appointment scheduling, POS, general web (looking up parts, etc) - Based on initial talking to tech, could use multiple desktops. - Constantly worrying about keeping anti-virus, anti-spyware, etc, updated. - Not sure what they do about backups. (assuming standard Win setup - drive C: only) (this is where /home would benefit) Setup: - Local auto garage has two buildings - main office and garage with customer counter. - Running Win XP (Pro?) via LAN DSL. - Apps are about half / half - windows and web (Firefox) - Some sort of POS with credit card processing and laser printing - Some sort of Accounting (probably inventory, receivable, payable) - Uses "All Data" auto information system (alldata.com) - As well as general web access. Initial conversion thoughts: - openSUSE Linux - VirtualBox - - - Win XP (Pro?) (use want they are running now) - - - File and print sharing Would I need or to consider: - openSUSE Server - SAMBA Thank you in advance, Duaine -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org