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Method and system for networking computers having varying file architectures

  • US 5,218,697 A
  • Filed: 04/18/1990
  • Issued: 06/08/1993
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/18/1990
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An improved, distributed network comprising:

  • (a) a central server having a central server file system, said central server including means for communicating with central server clients in accordance with a central server network protocol, means for converting central server network file service requests in said central server network protocol, communicated form said central server clients, into central server file system commands, and means for sending said central server file system commands to said central server file system; and

    (b) a foreign server, said foreign server including means for communicating with foreign server clients in accordance with a foreign server network protocol, means for converting foreign server network file service requests in said foreign server network protocol, communicated from said foreign server clients, into central server file system commands, and means for sending said central server file system commands directly to said central server file system without routing the commands through the central server.

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