Time machine with Network Drive

Hi guys, I don't have my iMac yet but I'm just wondering of Time Machine can be use with Network drives?

Yes, it can backup to a network drive. The root directory of the network drive must have a file called ".com.apple.timemachine.supported" (empty is fine). You can create it by using the touch utility. I have read some reports that say it only worked when using AFP (Apple Filing Protocol) network shares and that it doesn't work with CIFS/SMB (e.g. Windows or Samba) shares. I haven't tested that so dunno if it is true.

Command line:

Code:

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$ defaults write com.apple.systempreferences TMShowUnsupportedNetworkVolumes 1
$ touch .com.apple.timemachine.supported

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AppleScript Utility:
http://www.9to5mac.com/time-machine-...citor-43262455

hi, can Leopard be upgraded to iphones??
What is the difference between exsisting Tiger -> Leopard?

The reason why is disabled by default is because the Airport extreme (the new one with 802.11n) has a weakness in the way it handles/writes files in harddisk connected to its USB port.

http://www.roughlydrafted.com/2007/1...airport-disks/

Ok thanks for the info. Now I'll probably wait for the time Capsule. Thanks God Steve Jobs heard me:)