yeah hardware isn't the problem. Choosing the right software cooperation from school IT is.
For example I've asked them to open the port on the intranet for FTP like three times and I don't know if this is impossible or what the hang up is.
My students have to put files on our server with a stick disk and that limits the potential for it to be used.
And I'm just asking for FTP(or something that works the same) on the intranet... not outside of school.
ALTHOUGH