ftp server question

OK earlier I posted a question about setting up an ftp server, and now i have another question. If I were to create an FTP server, would I be limited to sharing the files on that computer, or could I also share the files that computer can see over its network
EXAMPLE:
I’m on COMPUTER A, and my FTP server is Computer B. Computer C, on the same network as Computer B, is sharing a folder called FTP. What do I do so I can see the folder FTP via the FTP server on Computer A?
Answer #1
first of,windows file~ Folders are not allowed ~/drive sharing and FTP are two
entirely diffrent things , no you would not be limited,FTP is intended for sharing data thru the internet or local network
in order to connect to an ftp server you gotta use an ftp client
(such as flashfxp,filezilla) you will need to put the right details
on the client when connecting such as hostname or ip address
of the remote computer (run ipconfig /all from start–run–cmd
on the comp that runs the ftp server,if its in a local network
then use that 192.x.x ip) and then theres the username and password
which really depends on what you set on the ftp server program
thats about it , do note that the home folder (the folder that that
the specific ftp usernameis set to) is static,i mean lets say its set
to c:\123 then it will be limited to that folder alone (it will not be possible
to browse the partition freely like in windows explorer)
Answer #2
you’re telling me about setting up an ftp server when i need to know something about when its already set up. I understand about how to set up the ftp server and what needs to be done, but you were getting close to it towards the end of that post. based on the fact that if i were using the FTP server to access C:\123 I probably couldn’t access what the computer running the FTP server sees as \\ABC, i’m gonna think the answer is no.
Answer #3
all i have to say is HUH?
you said you put on an ftp server
and wanted to connect to it remotely
and i said its possible and gave
the specifics on how , what is so
hard to undetstand?
Answer #4
look at the example. the files i want to get aren’t on the ftp server itself, but they are being shared over the network the ftp computer is on.
Answer #5
oh, i get it now,it was just unclear
i thought you were asking if ftp and windows
file sharing is the same thing , youll need to either
get into “my network places” and find the other
computer/shared folder there or type \\computername
from start–>run or a windows explorer window
Answer #6
If you are just sharing files between windows computers on the same network, just use file sharing. It is a lot easier than FTP.
Answer #7
OK let me try to put this differently.
I’m at Computer A at my friend’s house. Computer B at my house is an FTP server, and Computer C is a computer connected to my network, but not an FTP server. If I wanted to get to the files that are on Computer C, can I get to them by logging into the FTP server on Computer B or do I have to set up another FTP server on Computer C?
Answer #8
Nevermind I’ve found the answer. What I need to do is make the FTP server (computer B) a Linux machine, then have it mount Computer C’s share in the folder the FTP server is sharing. At least I think it’ll work like that.