[jcifs] Very minor oddity testing SmbComTreeConnectAndX.java

[Michael B. Allen]

On Fri, 26 Jul 2002 12:47:42 -0500
"Caldarale, Charles R" <Chuck.Caldarale at UNISYS.com> wrote:

> > From: Allen, Michael B (RSCH) [mailto:Michael_B_Allen at ml.com]
> > Subject: RE: [jcifs] Very minor oddity testing SmbComTreeConnectAndX.java
> > 
> > PS.  As far as I can tell W/95 ignores that bit in a TreeConnect... which 
> >      makes sense.  Why would there be a disconnect bit in a tree connect 
> >      request?  Am I missing something or is this just silliness in the
> >      SMB?
> >
> > > It means after servicing the AndX message to disconnect.
> 
> Hmmm. I was under the impression that this bit meant to disconnect an
> existing TID (the one in the request header), and then create a new
> connection with the requested service and share name. The spec, not
> unexpectedly, is ambiguous on this issue.

Yes, this sounds quite reasonable. I must admit I don't really know.

> 
>  - Chuck
> 


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