[jyl]

I am interested in setting up a forum for my kids' school.

Basically just a place, kind of like PPOT, where parents and kids can talk, share info, ask about homework, make suggestions, complain bitterly, post pics, etc. Access will be restricted to parents and kids only. Appx 500 families and 100 staff so I speculate typical concurrent usage might be 5-10 people and peak might be 20-30? Very small.

Anyway - please give me a pointer or two on how to get started.
- What software? Simple is good, I don't have time for a second job as a DBA.
- Can I start this on an old spare PC (Dell circa 2004)? Or should I buy a newer one?
- Would like to run from my home internet connection, at first anyway. Broadband via Comcast. OK?
- Other points?