Can I use TC as both a back up drive and a network drive?

can I use TC as both a back up drive and a network drive?

Yes, but the TC has no auto backup and TM cannot backup a network drive. Any files you put out there.. are like on the end of rickety pier.. in a storm. One day the whole thing will fall into the sea.
Observe the warnings..
http://pondini.org/TM/TCQ3.html

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