Subj : Re: NFS vs. Samba
To   : comp.os.linux
From : Scott Wertz
Date : Sat Dec 18 2004 11:38 am

On Sat, 18 Dec 2004 15:20:42 +0000, Gerald Meazell wrote:

> The most enlightening conversations took place here. Unfortunately, they
> all went like this:
> 
> Q:Where can I get an NFS client for Windows? A: Use Samba.

That's generally good advice since Samba does a much better job of helping
UNIX/Linux systems support Windows' native mode than NFS clients help
Windows support that of UNIX/Linux.

> I am using a VPN and need to have an external windows XP machine mount
> drives on an internal Redhat Linux box.  

Which shouldn't be an insurmountable problem but is a good reason to
reconsider the possibility of NFS.  In my experience, some Windows
applications will have trouble with NFS if they rely on file locking
mechanisms or pay particular attention to file/directory ownership and
privileges for their operation.  But if you're just looking for a simple
file share you should be fine.

Googling for "NFS client for windows" should bring you loads of
choices...throw in the word "free" if that's what you're looking for. 
I've used the products offered at labf.com with good results before, and
while I have not tried their NFS client I do recall that they offer one:

http://www.labf.com/nfsaxe/index.html

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