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can anyone tell me where to find info on //, \\ , /, \ as I need to answer a quuestion on it,
I have to view files on computer 2 and need to input the correct address.

Cheers ,
Peter.

 

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err

windows uses \ to differentiate folders and such
unix uses /

netbios uses \\ to signify a computer adderss (\\computername\sharename)

the internet, because mainly built upon unix in its infamy uses // as its prime seperator
protocol://serverort/folder/file.extension
ofcourse these are decided by your web browser i believe, as other applications can install additional protocol pointers i think)

 

Thank's Phoenix,

Thats a big help I will try to understand the question now.

 

I think I better let you see th Question,

You use a windows 98 computer named comp 1 on windows 2000 network. You have granted permision to view the files in the doc folders on the comp 2 computer, which is the same domain.
You want to enter the appropriate address into the address box in network neighbourhood to open the docs folder on the comp 2 computer. which of the following is the appropriate address Entry.

a. \\computer1\docs
b. //computer1/docs
c. \\computer2\docs
d. //computer2/docs
e. \docs\\computer1
f. \docs\\computer2
g. \computer1\\docs
f. \computer2\\docs

After you gave me the info I have came up with A what do you think,

Thanks again.
Peter.

 

err no
you are computer 1 (the win9 box
you want to connect to computer 2 (win 2000) docs folder dont you?

 

You are right to much studying today

In that case I will say D if not please help.

Cheers
Peter.

 

Getting closer ....

 

woops CCCCCCCCCCC

 

C is correct.

 

Attaboy

Double backslash ( \\) denotes the target machine, single backslash is the path to the target folder. Another example of one of those things that is only really second nature when used on a daily basis/ in a work environment.

Note, get into the habit of NOT leaving network folders shared unless necessary, as this is a potential security breach. I have shares on several servers that I only "share" as required (eg when I need to map a network drive to them), then immediately "unshare" when done.

HTH