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CIFS (Common Internet File System)

A protocol that defines a standard for remote file access. CIFS allows users with different platforms and computers can share files.

A network protocol that provides the foundation for Windows-based file sharing and other network utilities. The Scalable File Server supports CIFS file sharing.

A protocol proposed by Microsoft Corporation. <a href="http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/periodic/period96/CIFS.htm">http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/periodic/period96/CIFS.htm</a>

Protocol proposed by Microsoft Corporation.