Mac corrupts file names on Windows network

I am using my MacBook with Tiger on a Windows peer-to-peer network. Works fine, except occasionally files names that I access on one of the Windows machines will become confused. It's occurrence seems random to me; I think it only happens when I save changes, though. So, for instance, the file OnlineAccountInformation.xls would become OnlineAcco%32hg.xls. Any idea what might be causing this? I had the same problem with Panther.

well ther eis a 32 char limit for a file name .and an 80-something limit for the total path i think. Usually though i get an error message that just says so much or simply that an erro occured and the file couldnt be saved. Also if you have a super long name that youve saved on the windows machine youll usually get the DOS name of the file when browsing from a mac.

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