In my mixed win95 and win98 office network, one machine is used mostly to share files. My goal is to replace this machine with a linux/samba box to provide (hopefully) a more stable and secure server (ie, a real server). Currently, if a client crashes, it leaves files open on the 'server'. Upon reboot of the client, these files can't be accessed as the 'server' still has the old share open. There is a second share opened during reboot. Using Netwatcher on the 'server' and disconnecting the old share solves the problem. My question is: How will Samba react to this same set of events? Will the share be left open? How would I fix the problem, assuming there is one, without disconnecting other clients? I've been experimenting at home, but for some unknown reason my '98 box won't crash on demand these days.... Thanks, Brock