Time machine and network file server

Hi,
Is it possible to set up the time machine to a network file server which my macbook is able to see and use? Right now, time machine is limited to be used with a delicated external HD or another Mac...
It would be convenient to share files between my 1st mac and other windows PCs.

armyedwrd wrote:
I believe I can do a work around by simply sharing my External HD so that that can happen. It's just very awkward to navigate to that shared drive each time we access it. If I had separate backup HDs for each MAC, I think I could use the TC as a media server (at least that's what I get from the marketing material here ).
You might want to try one of the workarounds in #Q3 of Using Time Machine with a Time Capsule.
Have you ever used Time Machine Editor? Is it worth downloading and using?
It's not recommended;  Time Machine usually works best the way it was designed.  See Time Machine - Frequently Asked Question #13.

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