[tech] home LAN + ADSL

[Tiang Cheng]

i'm setting up a LAN at home for 6 computers, and hooking them up to the net 
thru iinet's ADSL. I'm needing a 8 port hub/switch (100mbit), Cat 5 cables, and 
network cards. also need an ide harddrive for my server. any recommendations on 
specific hardware brands. (no-one seems to like D-link...but it's the only 
system i'm familiar with.). anyone got spares they want to get rid off? will 
pay if need to.

also, am wondering if there's going to be any issues running a linux server, 
and Win98/XP/2k pcs trying to network them together. main issue is internet 
access, although Lan gaming is next on the requirements list. :O). is there 
goign to be any problems getting win98 pcs talking to win2k pcs? 

it's pretty much going to be all the pcs hooked into the lan, and the server is 
used as a gateway to the internet. any ideas on what type of lan to use? 

UCC seems to have much experience with networking, hope i get some help? 

Tiang