I want to be able to arbitrarily ping a Windows computer using its NetBIOS name. (Windows hostname.)<BR><BR>In Linux, all I had to do was install winbind, then edit /etc/nsswitch.conf and add "wins" ...

If you have ever used a HOSTS file on your Windows computer, you might have seen the LMHOSTS file in the same directory where the HOSTS file is located. The HOSTS file is used to map IP host names to ...

With the slow but steady migration to Windows 2000, NetBIOS receives another stay of execution. So, how does this collective pet peeve affect you? The most power and function you can get from ...

I used to use a Mac at home to be able to not feel like I was working. Now I am starting to use Macs at work and they are driving me crazy. Latest problem that should be easy: User wanted to rename ...

A name assigned to a Windows computer that uses the common 15-character NetBIOS format. See NetBIOS. THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. All other reproduction requires permission.