Setting up an internet file server using Powermac

With iDisc possibly being dumped with the switch to Cloud, I'm looking at the possibility of turning an PowerMac into some sort of internet file server/iDisc replacement. Now, whilst I'm not clueless I'm not a networtking expert, so if poss I need some help.
What I'd like to do is have the machine at work, connected to my router by wire. The three main work machines (Mac Mini's and iMacs) can access it also by wire, as they're wired into the same router. Then I'd like to be able to access it's files on my iDevices when either connected to the work network wirelessly or out and about via the internet. Also, be able to connect my laptop and home machine to it via the internet.
I don't want to be able to stream anything from the file server, just use it as a file store, for stuff that needs working on at home and work, and when out and about using my iPad or iPhone.
The Powermac runs that last version of OS X that will run on the non intel machines, and the work machines on Snow Leopard. My iDevices are JB's and run 4.3.3 and my Macbook Pro runs Lion.
I have a dynamic IP at work, and only use Macs so don't need to be able to connect Windows machines.
Help, advice welcome.
Ta.

Hi Steve, with a Dynamic IP at work, you'll need to a service like DynDNS or no-IP.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2366
http://hintsforums.macworld.com/archive/index.php/t-33446.html
http://homepage.mac.com/car1son/static_port_fwd_intro.html
http://www.wikihow.com/Setup-VNC-on-Mac-OS-X

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