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SMB2: a Complete Redesign of the Main Remote File Protocol for Windows

by Peter Galli on December 08, 2008

SMB (Server Message Block) is a remote file protocol commonly used by Microsoft Windows clients and servers that dates back to 1980's. Back when it was first used, LANs speeds were typically 10Mbps or less, WAN use was very limited and there were no Wireless... more

• Monday, December 08, 2008
• in: Community
• Peter Galli

Two Years and Counting....

by Peter Galli on November 18, 2008

It is two years this month since Microsoft and Novell struck their ground-breaking technical collaboration agreement , a move that has effectively ensured greater interoperability between Windows Server and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server. This technical... more

• Tuesday, November 18, 2008
• in: Community
• Peter Galli