Win 2000 server

[kevin]

Ok, I changed my OS to this, how can I make it work, http://localhost works, but how would I accsess it from another computer hooked to the internet, would I type my IP address in the adress bar. I'm just confused about making a server. I have a fast connection, so that's taken care of. Basically my question is, is it worth even configuring this confusing Windows server or should I just get unix and try that.

And where do I get unix (I know, stupid question for someone like me, I know coding, not how the coding works :P ).

[<-Dying_to_Live->]

well what are you trying to do host a webpage? youll have to turn IIS on, and forward the ports. that way when you type in your ip address from outside itl get sent to your server comp

[kevin]

See, that's the part that's blurry, where do I configure all of that?

[<-Dying_to_Live->]

IIS server manager should be in the control panel

[Kiros]

To install IIS, add optional components, or remove optional components

Click Start, click Control Panel, and click Add or Remove Programs.
Click Add/Remove Windows Components. The Windows Components Wizard appears.
Follow the on-screen instructions to install, remove, or add components to IIS.
Notes

If you upgrade from a Windows NT 4.0 Workstation that has IIS installed to Windows XP Professional, IIS is installed by default. If IIS was not installed on the Windows NT 4.0 Workstation, you will need to install IIS manually.
Personal Web Server is not available on Windows XP Professional. If you upgrade from a Windows home or personal product, you must install IIS for similar Web server functionality.
For more information on IIS, refer to the IIS online documentation by typing http://localhost/iisHelp/ in your browser address bar, and pressing ENTER.

[kevin]

I was just curious to see if I could use it, It's not working anyways :P I don't need it.