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I’ll try to make this as simple but complete as possible.

I already have a home network, however I would like to reorganize it. How I want to set it up is to have a ‘master server’ that would contain all the accounts, passwords as well as security and privileges. The individual computers would require the person to log in using the credentials from that master server. For each computer, I want to be able to say who has what access (ie, one person might not be allowed to use one computer but may use another and vice-versa), as well as who has admin or limited access per computer. Also want to be able to determine who may use network printers unrestricted, or be forced into a queue (for approval) or not at all. Would also like to be able to limit account access based on day and time (9pm latest one day, but 10pm on another day, etc).

Would PREFER to use Linux (have a PC running PCLOS right now). Windows XP Pro/SP2 and Windows 2003 (Enterprise) are also options, in that order. What I dislike about Windows 2003 is that so far it requires a domain name, and I’m not trying to run a website. I don’t need DNS services and DHCP is handled by the router.

Any help would be appreciated.

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