Windows Filesharing sucks!

[Goosemaster]

Sorry, just felt like bitching about how problematic it is


EDIT: for clarity

 

Windows Networkign sucks!

So does your spelling.

 

[KLin]

sounds like a pebkac issue.

 

[rpl318]

Try This. I thought the same thing about Window's networking until I gave it a try. Makes the entire setup process extremely easy. It's just a beta at this point though. Not sure when the full version will be out.

 

[lobadobadingdong]

problematic? what kinda problems are you having?

 

[NikPreviousAcct]

:laugh: Funny you make a thread about this today. You don't know how right you are. :laugh:

 

[TheLonelyPhoenix]

In a room with a dozen of the most computer-knowledgable people I know IRL, we still cannot make Windows Networking work consistently and reliably.

 

[her209]

Are you serious? Even my 5 year old nephew could put together a Windows network.

 

[NikPreviousAcct]

Originally posted by: her209
Are you serious? Even my 5 year old nephew could put together a Windows network.

Putting something together and making it work are two different things.

 

[her209]

Originally posted by: Nik
Putting something together and making it work are two different things.

I thought the "making it work" part was implied?

 

[EULA]

Originally posted by: KLin
sounds like a pebkac issue.

I've always used PEBMAC

else the ol' "I d ten tee"

 

[jlee]

Mine works fine...

...only three computers, though.

 

[Rogue]

Originally posted by: TheLonelyPhoenix
In a room with a dozen of the most computer-knowledgable people I know IRL, we still cannot make Windows Networking work consistently and reliably.

Funny. Myself and two other guys manage to run a network of over 400+ switches, 20+ routers and 4000+ Windows hosts just fine. You guys suck!

 

[JackBurton]

Hmmm, I don't think "Windows networking" is what sucks...

 

[NikPreviousAcct]

Originally posted by: her209

Originally posted by: Nik
Putting something together and making it work are two different things.

I thought the "making it work" part was implied?

Nope.

 

[Shawn]

windows networking has never worked right. Win2k seems to work the best though. They screwed it up again in XP by adding all that wizard crap.

 

[Goosemaster]

Basically, the wired part of my network is performing flawlessly while the network part isn't cooperating.

 

[Goosemaster]

For example, file sharing is "iffy" and I can't get BeyondTV LINK to work, which uses uPNP

 

[lobadobadingdong]

Originally posted by: Supercharged
windows networking has never worked right. Win2k seems to work the best though. They screwed it up again in XP by adding all that wizard crap.

you mean people are actually dumb enough to use the networking wizard?

 

[nsafreak]

Originally posted by: Goosemaster
Basically, the wired part of my network is performing flawlessly while the network part isn't cooperating.

This makes no sense. And frankly I also think this is a PEBCAC problem. I haven't had any problems running my network. Have 3 clients (soon to be 4) along with a linux fileserver/PDC.

 

[TheLonelyPhoenix]

*sees the "you don't know sh!t" trolls arriving*

*runs for cover*

 

[nsafreak]

Originally posted by: Goosemaster
For example, file sharing is "iffy" and I can't get BeyondTV LINK to work, which uses uPNP

Have you checked your firewall settings? Have you checked the crimps on your network cabling? What equipment are you running? How long are your cable runs?

 

[Goosemaster]

Originally posted by: nsafreak

Originally posted by: Goosemaster
Basically, the wired part of my network is performing flawlessly while the network part isn't cooperating.

This makes no sense. And frankly I also think this is a PEBCAC problem. I haven't had any problems running my network. Have 3 clients (soon to be 4) along with a linux fileserver/PDC.

I have set up a myriad networks, very familar with CCNA (took classes but never took the test), and yet my home network eludes me

 

[Rogue]

Originally posted by: nsafreak

Originally posted by: Goosemaster
Basically, the wired part of my network is performing flawlessly while the network part isn't cooperating.

This makes no sense. And frankly I also think this is a PEBCAC problem. I haven't had any problems running my network. Have 3 clients (soon to be 4) along with a linux fileserver/PDC.

Agreed. You do understand how IP addressing, DHCP, gateway IP addresses, etc. work, right? I mean it's not that difficult. Besides, it sounds to me more like you have a file sharing issue, not a networking issue, those are two wholly different things. Generally, if you can ping another host on the network, the networking part is done (with some notable exceptions of course and without host based firewalls in place).

 

[Goosemaster]

Originally posted by: nsafreak

Originally posted by: Goosemaster
For example, file sharing is "iffy" and I can't get BeyondTV LINK to work, which uses uPNP

Have you checked your firewall settings? Have you checked the crimps on your network cabling? What equipment are you running? How long are your cable runs?

give me a minute..Ill post it