A local computer sends out mount requests to remote computers for identifying folders or files that are available for sharing (shares). The local computer sends out the mount requests without previously discovering if the folders or files exist or are available for sharing on the remote computers. Any of the folders or files that are successfully mounted are identified as available for sharing.
RELATED APPLICATIONS
This application claims priority from provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/535,119, filed Jan. 6, 2004, entitled: INTELLIGENT DISCOVERY OF SHARES. This application is also related to another provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/535,187, filed Jan. 6, 2004, entitled: SYSTEM FOR REMOTE SHARE ACCESS, the contents of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.
