On Thu, 30 Jan 2003, Christopher R. Hertel wrote: > John H Terpstra wrote: > > > > On Thu, 30 Jan 2003, Mike Grube wrote: > > > > > Ok, I just wanna make sure, samba works with Windows XP right? I have > > > two computers on my network with windows XP and I was about to install > > > samba, but if it doesn't work I'm gonna freak out. Mike Grube > > > > What specifically do you mean by "works"? > > > > If have a samba controlled domain. My XP machines are members of the > > domain. I am NOT aware of any problems. All applications work just fine > > whether they use local resources or domain resources. > > > > Then again, your mileage may vary. It all depends on what you mean by > > "works"! My crystal ball is in need of some maintenance - it does not > > give me a clear indication of what your needs are. > > Also, he doesn't specify which version of Samba or what type of > configuration he's got going. > > My experience (which is not as first-hand as it should be) is that XP is > very unsure of itself in the CIFS and MS-RPC arena. It does wierd things > like forgetting to register the workgroup<00> name. Urg. No mailslots > there.
Slap! Slap! Chris, you did not mention which of the XP products your are referring to. XP Home is an entirely different product from XP Professional. So 'fess up Chris, which is it? ;) PS: I was guilty of that too I note. Double slap to me! Oh, I like that! :) - John T. -- John H Terpstra Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
