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[James Knott <james.knott@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Bogdan Cristea wrote:
>    I would like to have an expert opinion about the differences
> between a file server and a shared folder.
>    My particular situation: I have a Windows server with one folder
> shared which also does a safety back-up to a second hard-disk each
> time someone copyies something into the shared folder. However I don't
> see much difference with respect to a simple shared folder (in Windows
> or Linux).
>    Perhaps someone could explain what are the advantages (if any) of
> using a file server.
> thanks
>   
A "server" is generally considered to be a computer dedicated to the 
task and you can buy computers that are optimized for that use.  
However, the moment you share anything, your computer becomes a 
"server".  In the Linux world, a distro such a SUSE generally includes a 
wide variety of servers, such as mail, ftp, http etc., that you can make 
available to others.



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