"Besides the fact that I am studying for another Microsoft test and staring at subnets all day long – I also get asked on a regular basis how many addresses can i get from a /24 subnet or what does 255.255.255.0 mean.Let me break it down for you real quick like:When you use 255.255.255.0 as your subnet you are limiting yourself to a network containing all the same ip's except for the last number. Like 192.168.1.0 where the 0 changes. And using 255.255.0.0 Would limit you to the last two digits changing like 192.168.0.0 . Are you with me? It gets a little more complex with different subnets but...

1.How to turn inexpensive legacy computers into fast terminals using the power of your main computer, you will need : A fast computer to act as Server, A client computer (old and unwanted). Linux compatible network cards. A connection between computers. 2