Windows: DFS compatibility for non-Microsoft clients

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They need to have a DFS client in order to be able to handle DFS referrals and connect to DFS roots & links.

 

In the case of Apple, the customer will need to purchase a 3rd party add-on, such as:

https://www.thursby.com/products/admitmac.html

https://www.aderstedtsoftware.com/diffiss/

https://www.thursby.com/products/dave.html

 

In the case of Linux, freebies:

https://linux-cifs.samba.org/

https://jcifs.samba.org/

probably others