We're using 'share' level security on Samba. We went over to 'user', but at primary school level, the hassle outweighs the benefits - we want instant access instead of loging on - loging off - login on.
You could 'sort of' mix the 2, ie have user level security, but provide a 'standard user name' that most people would use, but if people had more specific needs (ie you ;-), then they could be given separate accounts ? Sort of like a 'kids' or 'guest' logon ? I think you can get windows to do an auto logon with an auto account - but this may only be if you don't have user profiles enabled .... I am not quite sure what you are aiming for when you ask about 'timing out connections'. Surely this means that they will still have to 'relogon' to re-activate them ? Just wondering ... Kevin.