-36 error when copying files

I'm trying to copy files to an OSX server (v.10.4.11) and often get -36 errors. What does this code mean and how can I solve this issue?
I tried copying from Windows and other 10.4 computers and it seems to work, but when I copy from OS10.5 clients, I always get this error message.
Is there a list of error codes I can find somewhere in the support section? I find this rather cryptic for an OS known for its user friendliness.

Download iPhoto Library Manager and use its rebuild function. (In Library Manager it's the FIle -> Rebuild command). Rebuild it to the Pictures Folder. This might overcome the -36 issue.
(This will create an entirely new library. It will then copy (or try to) your photos and all the associated metadata and versions to this new Library, and arrange it as close as it can to what you had in the damaged Library. It does this based on information it finds in the iPhoto sharing mechanism - but that means that things not shared won't be there, so no slideshows, books or calendars, for instance - but it should get all your events, albums and keywords, faces and places back.
Because this process creates an entirely new library and leaves your old one untouched, it is non-destructive, and if you're not happy with the results you can simply return to your old one.)
Failing that you're into recovering your Originals from the damaged Library and creating a new Library and starting over from scratch.
Regards
TD

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