Re: Is it possible to install Cygwin/XFree on a Windows SMB share (Network drive).

[Rasjid <rasjidw at bigpond dot com>]

Stanley Hopcroft wrote:
> 
> Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,
> 
> I am writing to ask if you would please let me know if its possible to
> deploy Cygwin/XFree86 on an MS-Windows shared drive ? (exported by SMB
> through the Windows share facility).
> 
> If so please would you help with instructions on how to do it ?
> 
> I like the Cygwin/XFree project very much. It's simply wonderful to have
> all of the familiar tools, especially a useful Window manager and
> shells.
> 
> Thank you very much.
> 
> Yours sincerely.
> 
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Stanley,

I have done this with a minimal version of Cygwin/XFree86. By minimal, I
mean only enough to connect to a Linux server running XDMCP.  But my
script is designed to be used across a SMB share.  See
www.users.bigpond.com/rasjidw/.  So I think I will have come across most
of the issues you would need to deal with.

I shall give you a call tomorrow from work, as I also live in Canberra. 
My work email address is rasjidw@austethical.com.au.

Cheers,

Rasjid.