Ok, this is for people who are fimiliar with linux and windows here.

Right, on any windows 2k or xp machine, you can go into dial up and networking and create a vpn connection to a server.

Well, i have set this up many times on a windows 2k server, so windows 2k and xp machines can connect to the server through a vpn and browse the server folders

great, fantastic!

ok, here is the problem, on windows 2k servers, to allow win2k and xp machines to connect all you have to do is setup routing and remote access on the win 2k server

Right, now, is there a way i can do this so win2k and xp machines can dial in the same way but to a linux server instead (redhat 7.3)

If so what do i need to get this to work???

I really need this and hope its possible with linux servers

Ok thanx

Matt

It is possible, but you won't find a simple answer. you need to read the documentation about linux VPN and how to set it up. I suggest you start with http://www.linuxsecurity.com/docs/LDP/VPN-Masquerade-HOWTO.html