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Nefir · 12-28-2003, 07:19 PM

Ok I'm setting up a streaming MP3 server on my spare box, lets call it "Machine B". I've got all my MP3s on a different box, "Machine A", which has the MP3 folder as a network share. Both boxes use Windows XP.

Is there a way to map the network share on Machine A in such a way that Apache on Machine B will see it as a regular folder, and stream from it?

I've already tried NTFS links and junctions. They are fine for mapping stuff on the same box, but don't work for networked drives. All I want is for the network drive to appear as a folder somewhere, like you can do with partitions!

Can it be done?

12-28-2003, 07:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
Nefir Junkie Location: Louisville, KY	NTFS Shenanigans, or "How do I map a remote drive as local folder?!" Ok I'm setting up a streaming MP3 server on my spare box, lets call it "Machine B". I've got all my MP3s on a different box, "Machine A", which has the MP3 folder as a network share. Both boxes use Windows XP. Is there a way to map the network share on Machine A in such a way that Apache on Machine B will see it as a regular folder, and stream from it? I've already tried NTFS links and junctions. They are fine for mapping stuff on the same box, but don't work for networked drives. All I want is for the network drive to appear as a folder somewhere, like you can do with partitions! Can it be done? __________________ You do not use a Macintosh, instead you use a Tandy Kompressor break your glowstick, Kompressor eat your candy Kompressor open jaws, Kompressor release ants Kompressor watch you scream, Because Kompressor does not dance