My current network setup:
I have a MacMini and a Macbook Pro. I have to independently update each Mac machine with new mp3s. Sure, I can use the iTunes network share feature, but I don't want to leave my Mac on all the time when I have a Windows 7 server specifically for serving media. I also want to be able to sync my ipods/iphones on any Mac client machine.
What I want to achieve:
I want to store all my mp3s, itunes apps, and library.xml file on my Windows server and use my Macs as iTunes clients.
Example tutorial: (Only for Macs, though)
http://theappleblog.com/2008/10/13/one-itunes-library-on-multiple-computers/
My concerns:
1) The library.xml paths are formatted differently for Macs and Windows. I assume this would only be a problem if I have a Windows iTunes client machine? Or maybe it's a problem regardless of a windows client?
2) The windows 7 server has a NTFS file system. Will my Macs be able to read/write information to/from the Windows server?
3) Any other foreseeable problems?
Thanks much, esoin
I have a MacMini and a Macbook Pro. I have to independently update each Mac machine with new mp3s. Sure, I can use the iTunes network share feature, but I don't want to leave my Mac on all the time when I have a Windows 7 server specifically for serving media. I also want to be able to sync my ipods/iphones on any Mac client machine.
What I want to achieve:
I want to store all my mp3s, itunes apps, and library.xml file on my Windows server and use my Macs as iTunes clients.
Example tutorial: (Only for Macs, though)
http://theappleblog.com/2008/10/13/one-itunes-library-on-multiple-computers/
My concerns:
1) The library.xml paths are formatted differently for Macs and Windows. I assume this would only be a problem if I have a Windows iTunes client machine? Or maybe it's a problem regardless of a windows client?
2) The windows 7 server has a NTFS file system. Will my Macs be able to read/write information to/from the Windows server?
3) Any other foreseeable problems?
Thanks much, esoin