Thursby Software NVA199-C1000 Leaflet
OVERVIEW
DAVE v8.1 is a software solution that enables Macintosh users to participate in Microsoft networks with both file and
print sharing services. DAVE is installed on the Macintosh and requires no additional software to be installed on the
PCs other than that which comes standard with the operating system offerings from Microsoft. DAVE also supports
many third party SMB offerings such as the latest version of Samba running on UNIX platforms. DAVE supports
Macintosh OS X 10.5.x (Leopard) and 10.6.x (Snow Leopard) with the latest updates installed. DAVE is provided on
a CD and is also available for electronic download.
DAVE performs all communications using the industry standard protocol TCP/IP with Domain Name Services
(DNS), and a NetBIOS driver that is fully RFC 1001/1002 compliant. DAVE supports both Windows Internet
Name Server (WINS) and all services that are implemented using the Common Internet File System (CIFS)
(DNS), and a NetBIOS driver that is fully RFC 1001/1002 compliant. DAVE supports both Windows Internet
Name Server (WINS) and all services that are implemented using the Common Internet File System (CIFS)
protocol. CIFS is an enhanced extension of the desktop cross-platform protocol for distributed file sharing called
Server Message Block (SMB). DAVE negotiates dialects with NT LM 0.12. DAVE provides for direct integration
Server Message Block (SMB). DAVE negotiates dialects with NT LM 0.12. DAVE provides for direct integration
with Microsoft’s Services for Macintosh and NTFS by using the same format for storing Apple resource and Finder
information on the servers.
Software Product Description
DAVE
®
v8.1
Macintosh Software for Sharing Files and Printers with Microsoft Networked PCs
July 13, 2010
MACINTOSH SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
• Intel or PowerPC Macintosh that supports Mac OS X
• Mac OS 10.5 Leopard or 10.6 Snow Leopard with latest updates installed
• Any hardware required to run TCP/IP
• Mac OS 10.5 Leopard or 10.6 Snow Leopard with latest updates installed
• Any hardware required to run TCP/IP
BASIC DAVE FEATURES
• Mac access to PCs for file sharing
• Mac access to PCs for printer sharing
• PC access to Macs for file sharing
• PC access to Macs for PostScript and inkjet printer sharing
• Supports multiple PC file systems including FAT, NTFS, and CDFS (CD-ROM)
• When accessing NTFS volumes, no “dot-underscore” files are created.
• Support for Distributed File Sharing (Dfs)
• Offers complete interoperability with Services for Macintosh and other third-party AppleShare servers.
• Users can mount shared folders to which they are allowed access via the DAVE Browser.
• Mac access to PCs for printer sharing
• PC access to Macs for file sharing
• PC access to Macs for PostScript and inkjet printer sharing
• Supports multiple PC file systems including FAT, NTFS, and CDFS (CD-ROM)
• When accessing NTFS volumes, no “dot-underscore” files are created.
• Support for Distributed File Sharing (Dfs)
• Offers complete interoperability with Services for Macintosh and other third-party AppleShare servers.
• Users can mount shared folders to which they are allowed access via the DAVE Browser.
SUPPORTED WORKSTATIONS AND SERVERS
• Windows 2000 with service pack 4 or later Workstation and Server
• Windows XP
• Windows Vista
• Windows Server 2003, all versions
• Windows Server 2008, all versions
• Windows NT Server or Workstation v3.5.1 or later
• Macintosh computers with DAVE or ADmitMac installed
• Windows XP
• Windows Vista
• Windows Server 2003, all versions
• Windows Server 2008, all versions
• Windows NT Server or Workstation v3.5.1 or later
• Macintosh computers with DAVE or ADmitMac installed