Might be a dumb question: Can I share files on a mixed OS LAN?

[Spoooon]

I just upgraded to Win2000. My roommate is using Win98. Will we still be able to share files? I got my network settings all setup, but the only computer I see in my workgroup is mine. He can only see his computer in network neighborhood. Currently, we are both supposed to be in the same workgroup. Do I need to change that? Or is there any site that can help? Thanks in advance.

 

[Spuffin]

I have seen this problem before, see if you can ping your roommate. If you can, be sure you both have NetBEUI installed or NetBEUI enabled over tcp/ip. If all this is correct and you still cant see each other, try to manually enter his name like //Spuffin/
hope this helps

*ALSO*

If you are at college, your college may block NetBEUI. If this is the case, use IIS with Win2k to setup an FTP server and you can transfer files that way.

 

[Spoooon]

I gave that a try, but it didn't work. I'm in an apartment, not a dorm, so it wouldn't be NetBEUI being blocked. Oh well.

 

[Spiff]

www.timhiggins.com

 

[HKSturboKID]

How are you connecting to each other?

Thru a HUB or Direct link with CAT5?
You might need to cross the cable if its direct.

 

[Spoooon]

It's on a hub. I've tried adding manually but to no avail. I'm kind of giving up on the network thing. Working on a sound card problem. Sound card problem

 

[Yakomo]

Actually there is no need for Netbeui to be installed
to share files. Just make sure you have tcp/ip binded to your
adapter and Client for MS networks installed as well.
And of course enable file and printer sharing.

Edit: Forgot you were in win2k, remember to add your friends
user name into the users and groups list located in your
control panel. You probably just want him to be a read only
user, hope this helps