networking between file systems

[Chris]

I have two machines running Windows ME and XP. However,
WinME cannot see NTFS so I don't think networking them
together will work since WinME is running FAT. I've
looked at practicallynetworked.com, but cannot find any
information on this. I think I'm better find a better
solution, huh?

 

[Ken Wickes [MSFT]]

The file system doesn't matter to the other system. Your setup should be
fine.

 

[Thomas]

You will have no problem when networking multiple PC's
with different file systems.

 

[Steve Winograd [MVP]]

I have two machines running Windows ME and XP. However,
WinME cannot see NTFS so I don't think networking them
together will work since WinME is running FAT. I've
looked at practicallynetworked.com, but cannot find any
information on this. I think I'm better find a better
solution, huh?

That's a common belief, Chris, but it isn't true. I've written about
it on PracticallyNetworked. See the 3rd item on this page:

Windows XP Networking Myths
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/troubleshoot/myths.htm
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