> > Hi all, > > > > I have the problem that I cannot see Windows shares > > with names longer than 12 characters. Since the dos-filename-format > > 8.3 sums up to 12 characters (including the dot) I assume that > > it has something to do with name mangling or filename conversion. > > But I could not find a Samba option for hiding files longer than > > "8.3"-length that I could switch off... > > > > Thank you for your help > > > > Jan > File name is not share name and its very diferent. > This tell you that computer and share names canot be longer that 12 > characters. > > Thats all folks.
Thank you for the information, but is it possible to make at least the first 12 characters of a windows share visible, as it works for Samba-shares ? And why is windows capable to "see" shares with longer names ? Thanx Jan -- To unsubscribe from this list go to the following URL and read the instructions: http://lists.samba.org/mailman/listinfo/samba