Re: FN-FORUM Upgrading 98->2000/xp

date posted 23rd January 2003 17:19

Only for local security. I wouldn't use FAT32 for a standalone machine
either, but it's a user/file security issue, not a network or server
operating system related issue.

In fact if they have never had local file security, they are more likely to
have "issues" (like locking people out of local files) with NTFS than FAT32.
Especially as NTFS perms don't work quite like Netware rights.

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----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Dowler" [EMAIL REMOVED]
To: [EMAIL REMOVED]
Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2003 4:43 PM
Subject: RE: FN-FORUM Upgrading 98->2000/xp


> Taken out of context it may look rubbish but would you really upgrade the
> desktops to W2k and use Fat32 file system when you have an NT server using
> NTFS?
>
> I know the file system has nothing to do with the comms issue - There is
no
> comms issue here - but the file system may cause issues.
>
> Try not to be so harsh.
>
> I'll be crying in my soup next.
>
> Bob
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL REMOVED]
> [EMAIL REMOVED] Behalf Of Lists
> Sent: 23 January 2003 15:45
> To: [EMAIL REMOVED]
> Subject: Re: FN-FORUM Upgrading 98->2000/xp
>
> > Have you considered 2000 on the desktops and Linux on the server.
> >
> > Far cheaper than Win2K Server
>
> He's already got Netware and it is working.
>
> > Make sure all W2k desktops use NTFS and they will be able to talk to an
NT
> > server (what version).
>
> Rubbish!! It is a NETWORK!!! The redirector takes care of that stuff. The
> file system is totally irrelevant to the comms.
>
> Who perpetuates this stuff? It's worse than the netbeui myth.
>
> grrrrrrrr!!!
>
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bob Dowler" [EMAIL REMOVED]
> To: [EMAIL REMOVED]
> Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2003 2:26 PM
> Subject: RE: FN-FORUM Upgrading 98->2000/xp
>
>
> > Why on earth would you want to upgrade to XP....
> >
> > Have you considered 2000 on the desktops and Linux on the server.
> >
> > Far cheaper than Win2K Server
> >
> > As to whether it will work depends on what they are doing. NT uses NTFS,
> W2k
> > can use NTFS and Fat32.
> >
> > Make sure all W2k desktops use NTFS and they will be able to talk to an
NT
> > server (what version).
> >
> > Make sure U backup everything before you attempt the upgrade.
> >
> > Domain working and workgroup working shouldn't be affected.
> >
> > Bob
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: [EMAIL REMOVED]
> > [EMAIL REMOVED] Behalf Of Anthony Johnston
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> > Antix
> > Sent: 23 January 2003 13:23
> > To: Freelancers
> > Subject: FN-FORUM Upgrading 98->2000/xp
> >
> > Hi,
> >
> > I have a client who runs a network for his office with
> > Novel Netware and win98 clients.
> >
> > I suspect this isn't a clear yes/no question, but can the
> > client machines be upgraded to 2000 or XP without up setting
> > the whole system or will it require 2000 server as well?
> >
> > Thanks all, Ant.
> >
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