Oh I see, this is a business issue. Hell you should have just made the above post your first one! LOL
By what you describe, our info is not what you need. You need client terminals going to a central server. I can't speak to that because I've never done it, but it shouldn't be difficult. Most likely you'll need a terminal server and purchased licenses for each user/machine. I would call and speak with an OEM such as dell or HP about what you need, instead of going to a porn forum to figure it out.
This is not an experiment IMO, you should use proven technology instead of trying to hack out a fix. See what the budget is and if a terminal server is what you can get, and if not, THEN you go into cheaper fixes.
I'll add that the times I've messed with quickbooks, I have not had to share any files. It's always been the CFO and the CFO alone that touches it, but every company is different. I would imagine it can be shared easily enough, but only one person at a time can use the files. If a terminal server is not for your group, then a fileserver with the data on a share would be the next bet. If so, then we can build that very easily and quit this guessing game on what you want or need
