I am currently in the process of running some cat5e around the house. The main computer we use is our laptop. We also have a desktop which I am planning on using as a server. Specs should be fine, it has 1gb ram, dual core processor and 256mb video card (whch isn't required I know).

It currently has a licenced copy of Vista Premium on it.

I have been looking at WHS as it seems to be just right for what we need. Do I need to go to a server OS or could I utilise vista someway?

I am new to the whole server thing but am comfortable building computers and installing OS etc.

Ascent has WHS for $265 shipped, anyone know of any better prices?

Thanks.