networking

HI guys/gals

basic question
lets say i am running a network. lets say i am using Win Me.
how would i network Win Me to a computer that has linux and another that has 98 well the 98 is no problem but the linux well i have an idea but i am rusty with linux. No i have rusted out. Would you make linux the server or Win Me or 98 i guess most would say just change os's not that simple not an option. I belive this version of linux is 5.3. probally pretty basic for you guys but i am just and old man testing the limits of my nurological pulses coming from my head (brain). anyway to have a dual boot with 98 and linux possible or not possible. lastly anyway have a list of all the ports and there functions. One day me and my linux box will change the world.

thanks dude

Look into <A HREF="http://www.samba.org">Samba</A> for sharing files/printers between Windows and Linux.