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Re: [opensuse] Differences between a file server and a shared folder
  • From: James Knott <james.knott@xxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Sun, 29 Jun 2008 09:07:16 -0400
  • Message-id: <48678904.5050200@xxxxxxxxxx>
Anders Johansson wrote:
Also, a file server typically is a beefier machine than a
desktop.

No, "file server" refers only to the software running on the machine.

So there is no difference between "windows server" sharing a folder and windows XP doing the same, they are both running a file serving program.

Anders
In basic function, they are the same thing. However, a "server" may have additional features dedicated to the task.

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