Re: [newbie]WIN vs Linux Fileserver (was Gates...)
Dosen't SAMBA work. Mark Hillary - Original Message - From: "James Mellema" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2001 2:15 AM Subject: Re: [newbie]WIN vs Linux Fileserver (was Gates...) Mark Hillary wrote: Why are you using windows 98 on a file server, come on this is a job for linux. I agree with the following caveats: 1) the machine came with Win 98 and I continued to use it; 2) I have been unable to get Mandrake 7.2 to run on the machine satisfactorily; 3) I have never been able to set up a Linux fileserver that would work with Windows computers. Unfortunately, I have 2 Win systems on my network (my wife refuses to change and I have a WIN2K/WIN98 workstation to play games with.) If I could find a way -- Jim -- James Mellema, CRNA -- Linux User # 71650
Re: [newbie]WIN vs Linux Fileserver (was Gates...)
Mark Hillary wrote: Dosen't SAMBA work. Mark Hillary - Original Message - From: "James Mellema" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2001 2:15 AM Subject: Re: [newbie]WIN vs Linux Fileserver (was Gates...) Mark Hillary wrote: Why are you using windows 98 on a file server, come on this is a job for linux. snip Yes it works up to a point, I think the major problem with it is PEBCAK. I have not had the time to do the research necessary to get everything up and running. Currently I am dealing with a recalcitrant sound card, soon to be replaced, as well as some other issues involved with instant messaging and my firewall/router setup. I keep a notebook on my desk with a list of issues to solve, it (the list) never gets shorter. Somehow I think it never will :) -- Jim -- James Mellema, CRNA -- Linux User # 71650
RE: [newbie]WIN vs Linux Fileserver (was Gates...)
I have been using linux for a Windows file servers for about 6 years now. My Winders PC's run Office 2000 from the linux share. You just need to get some disk space and set up samba correctly. There is plenty of help here in the newsgroup. Bill It also allows every PC on the home LAN to access the internet at the same time. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of James Mellema Sent: Monday, January 01, 2001 9:16 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [newbie]WIN vs Linux Fileserver (was Gates...) Mark Hillary wrote: Why are you using windows 98 on a file server, come on this is a job for linux. I agree with the following caveats: 1) the machine came with Win 98 and I continued to use it; 2) I have been unable to get Mandrake 7.2 to run on the machine satisfactorily; 3) I have never been able to set up a Linux fileserver that would work with Windows computers. Unfortunately, I have 2 Win systems on my network (my wife refuses to change and I have a WIN2K/WIN98 workstation to play games with.) If I could find a way -- Jim -- James Mellema, CRNA -- Linux User # 71650
