FTP server between Windows 7 and WFW 3.11
I am thinking that if I do manage to get WFW 3.11 and my NIC installed correctly and get my solar machine connected to my network/internet, I could just make an FTP server, and so I can upload files to it form my mac mini, and download files from it on the solar (or vice versa).
I don't think there should be any problem with this, as long as I make sure all files are within the 8.3 naming convention, of course.
Could there be an potential issues with this, or should I be good?
I don't think there should be any problem with this, as long as I make sure all files are within the 8.3 naming convention, of course.
Could there be an potential issues with this, or should I be good?
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Samba and modern Windows will automatically mangle for the appropriate 8.3 names.
Definitely use Samba, especially since you're using Windows for Workgroups. Some tips along the way:
You might need to tweak the network settings on modern Windows, like not using Homegroup, older encryption etc. I assume you don't have any Active Directory domains, so make sure you use the same user name and password as you use for logging on to your modern PC. Also, when you're sharing a folder, go to the Security tab as well as the Sharing tab. I completely neglected the Security tab and it kept refusing connections.
EDIT: This only applies if your modern system is directly facing the internet. If you have your systems in a protected LAN, please disregard this post.
The bigger risk on modern machines is that Microsoft might pull the plug on the protocols availability.
As suggested above, either a small NAS, "tweener" computer, or a VM can be less configuration hassle in the long run. And depending on what you use, it may offer the additional flexibility of adding additional sharing protocols such as Apple Filing Protocol.