I've seen this question asked before, but usually dismissed.... I was wondering how difficult it would be to port SAMBA to Windows, using Cygwin or preferably MINGW.
The main reason I would like to see this happen is that it would significantly simplify filesystem development on Windows. Currently, the only way to develop filesystems for windows is by writing a kernel driver, or buying a $100k development kit. A basic port of SAMBA would allow development of user-space filesystems, with neither the Windows IFS license, or experience with Windows kernel development. I would love to hear suggestions as to the best way to do this port, or better yet, that someone has already done it! Thanks for your help, David -- To unsubscribe from this list go to the following URL and read the instructions: http://lists.samba.org/mailman/listinfo/samba
