authenticated users computers

I want to setup a server with windows 2003 server, and i have a question regarding the licenses…?

I want to setup this server as a file server only. For example sharing documents and data across 10 computers, this is going to be the main purpose of the server. I’m not going to authenticate any user from withing the server. Do i still need to buy licenses for this 10 users, even though i’m not authenticating any user from the server? I will have drive c: as a share and my documents on the server, so that the other users could access this drive and folder. Do i need licenses to do this?
I’m not creating a domain, with this server. The server will join a domain that is setup with another server. Does this needs additional licenses?

yes you will need a MS License and buy 2003 server operating system.

Why don’t you download any version of Linux then you will be able to setup a server for free at no cost and all the softwear you will need for networking…

Novel Suse Linux is a partner of Microsoft so I would have a look at Open Suse Linux or goto Novels website and check it out

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