simple? network problem

[Pras]

This is probably a basic question, but I don't know how to do it :).

Here's the scenario: 3 computers in the house. I would like all to use linux (if you're distro specific, let's say Suse). How can I make computer A the server/host and B and C clients? Thus, B and C should be able to store their files on A's drive in addition to their own, and they can access the internet through A. In addition, in KDM's login screen, it shows the users on the system. If the above scenario is executed, will all users on the network (root, user A, user B, user C) be visible on each computer's KDM login screen since they are all connected?

Now, is this scenario accomplished simply by installing a copy of Suse on each computer? What specific network settings do I have to configure to let the computers see and talk to each other?

Thanks very much for any help.

edit: the internet sharing part I know - I've done IP masq and chains and know what's involved in that.

Another edit: If I pull this off, do I need to install ipchains and disable inetd, etc. (the regular security procedures) on the client computers?
[ 03 February 2001: Message edited by: Pras ]

[ 03 February 2001: Message edited by: Pras ]

[Ryeker]

I don't know about your login issue. If you find out, please let me know. I'd be interested.

You will need to install Suse on all computers and set their IP addresses on the same network, i.e. 192.168.0.x, replacing x with 1, 2, or 3. To store files on Computer A, you would need to mount an NFS (unix) or SMB (Windows) with appropriate permissions.

You would not need to install IPchains, that's a firewall program. I wouldn't disable inetd, that way you can have ftp and telnet access to those boxes.