RE: Witango-Talk: OT - Windows Operating Systems

[Michael Dittbrenner]

With regards from a mac os x to a pc there has been a lot of issues with samba. I was unable to get our macs just on OS based software. I did though find software that will allow you to connect called Sharity. http://www.obdev.at/products/sharity/   This seems to work very good. If you google mac os x to pc you will see a lot of other people have had the same issue of connect mac to pc. Also make sure your drive is shared.   Mike D   **************************************** Educational Directories Unlimited, Inc. Michael Dittbrenner Programmer http://www.StudyAbroad.com http://www.GradSchools.com A service of EDU, Inc... http://www.EDUdirectories.com A partner of EDU Internet Strategies: http://www.EDUInternetStrategies.com/ [Phone]  610-499-9200 [Fax]    610-499-9205 [E-mail] Mike[EMAIL PROTECTED]  or Michael@studyabroad.com -----Original Message----- From: Ben Johansen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, January 16, 2004 11:28 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Witango-Talk: OT - Windows Operating Systems   >- Do I need to go to Windows Server 2003? In my opinion Yes >- Can I get an equivalent to Terminal Services through WinXP Professional? Not that I know of, you would have to go with a remote package >- What are the differences between Terminal Services and Remote Desktop for Administration? It is more tightly integrated with the OS. >- Does OS X need File Services for Mac on a Windows box in order for a Mac to access a drive on the Win box? This will have to be answered by the MAC guys on the list >- Should I just stay with the Win2000AS installation that I'm currently running or is a version of XP/Server 2003 a better decision?   XP Pro is a desktop OS and not a Server OS, the IIS that comes with XP Pro is only a single domain version. You are bettor off going up to 2003. it is tighter on security Ben Johansen - http://www.pcforge.com Authorized Witango & MDaemon Reseller Available for Witango Developement -----Original Message----- From: Steve Smith [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, January 16, 2004 11:15 AM To: WiTango List Subject: Witango-Talk: OT - Windows Operating Systems   I'm currently running Windows 2000 Advanced Server on my Windows box and I'm looking for some advice on whether I should upgrade to WinXP. My reasoning for selecting 2000 Advanced Server 3 years ago was that I was looking for things like IIS, Terminal Services, File Services for Mac, and Print Services for Mac. I don't really like the position that I'm in because I'm using an OS that kinda well like ummm is not really 100% official. However I wasn't going to pay for a bunch of stuff that I didn't need, simply to allow my 9.x Macs to communicate with my Windows box. At this point if I can justify the expense, I'd much rather buy what I need and be totally legit. That was 3 years ago and many things have changed since then. My main Mac is now running OS X (Jaguar) and it has become my day-to-day machine (i.e. mail, Word/Excel/Powerpoint, Witango Dev Studio, etc.) and my Windows box is being used more for tasks that are specific to Windows (i.e. MS Access, my accounting app, etc.) and for testing from a Windows perspective. Currently I use Remote Desktop Connection on my Mac to connect to my Windows box which allows me to start and stop services, and to do things like changing my Tango (haven't upgraded that box) Server's configuration file. I've been having problems with the Windows machine with apps crashing and just weird behaviour and I know from past experiences that when you are constantly adding software, deleting software, and doing the kind of stuff that most of us do, an OS needs to be reinstalled from time-to-time, usually every couple of years or so. That's what I'm in the process of doing and I'm wondering whether it would be best to stay with Win2000AS or to upgrade to a version of WinXP and if so, what version of WinXP do I choose? I'm looking to hear from other users who have a mixed platform environment and who are using a version of XP on their Windows boxes. My questions are: - Do I need to go to Windows Server 2003? - Can I get an equivalent to Terminal Services through WinXP Professional? - What are the differences between Terminal Services and Remote Desktop for Administration? - Does OS X need File Services for Mac on a Windows box in order for a Mac to access a drive on the Win box? - Should I just stay with the Win2000AS installation that I'm currently running or is a version of XP/Server 2003 a better decision? If this should be handled off the list, please respond directly. Thanks for your help, Steve Smith Oakbridge Information Solutions Office: (519) 624-4388 GTA: (416) 606-3885 Fax: (519) 624-3353 Cell: (416) 606-3885 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: http://www.oakbridge.ca ________________________________________________________________________ TO UNSUBSCRIBE: Go to http://www.witango.com/developer/maillist.taf ________________________________________________________________________ TO UNSUBSCRIBE: Go to http://www.witango.com/developer/maillist.taf