Why use CIFS protocol with embedded devices?
Windows is by far the dominant operating system today accounting for over 90% of computers worldwide. As the embedded systems market and applications expand, so does the need to provide file-sharing connectivity with Windows based networks. And since CIFS is the native file sharing protocol and the basis for all Windows networks, it is the natural choice.
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