xp partitions

[Powsmilli]

Linux and xp partitions
Can Xp read ext3 partitions... When I set up my linux server I will be using it for a file server as well.. and I need to be able to make them talk through samba.. do I just have to format my storage hardrive and mount it as a fat 32 partition?

[satis]

no, XP can't read ext3. Also, no you don't need to format the partition as fat32. When you share it out with Samba the xp box will see it as if it were a windows box running a windows FS. I'd stick with ext3 anyway because it's a superior file system.

[Powsmilli]

satis~

hey thanks a lot for your help :)

(your message/response was relayed - once again thanks)

joe

[satis]

no problem. :) If you have any more linux or other questions, please feel free to blurt it out. I actually have a fairly good knowledge of linux (at least compared to most of the world).