Managing users on a peer-to-peer

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From: bkunzler (bkunzler_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 01/17/05 

Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2005 23:07:01 -0800

I currently have a peer-to-peer network in my home, both running winxp pro.
I would like to have a user account for each member of the family. I want
the user accounts accessible from either computer. For example family
member 'A' could log on to her account from either pc1 or pc2 (depending on
which was not currently in use by another family member) Could someone point
me to a resource where I could learn how to do this? I don't have the
finances to be able to hire someone, or to purchase server software.

Also I would like to be able to restrict certain user groups from accessing
certain applications. For example when a child is 'grounded' I want to be
able allow access to educational software, but not games. And allow
'obedient' children free access to both educational software and games, but
not Nero, quicken, or other 'parent-only' software. I know how to create
user groups and how to include users in the groups. Where can I learn how to
set software permissions to restrict access?

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