Quick question: Sharing files between 2k/xp and 9x machines (file systems)

[NTB]

I was debating whether or not to stick this in the networking sections, but since it has more to do with accessing files in different OSes than setting up the network itself (which I've already started, and it works), I decided to put it here. It's probably a dumb one, but I'll ask anyway: If I hook my brother's '98 machine into the network, will it be able to see and access shared files on my other systems, all of which use NTFS? or do I need to set aside a FAT32 partition on one of the drives for this purpose? I've dug through the FAQs and searched the forums, but found nothing; but then maybe I've missed something.

Nate

 

[CplHicks]

Yup, that'll work fine. Your brother's computer won't actually be reading a NTFS hard drive, the host computer will do that.

 

[AndyHui]

The answer is yes, and it is in the FAQs:

Using FAT32 and NTFS on the same system

Sharing files/printers between Win2K/WinXP/WinNT and Win9x/WinME

 

[NTB]

Originally posted by: CplHicks
Yup, that'll work fine. Your brother's computer won't actually be reading a NTFS hard drive, the host computer will do that.

That's what I thought. Just wanted to make sure though. Thanks.

Nate