SharePoint Document Library or File Share?

I had a conversation the other day on SharePoint Document Libraries. The issue discussed was whether SharePoint Document Libraries should be used to replace traditional file shares. We concluded that unless there is a compelling need for version control or workflow, then SharePoint is overkill e.g. it has a significant systems overhead compared to a traditional file share and it introduces limitations which may not be fully understood by users in advance of an implementation.

Someone with a hammer thinks everything is a nail. IMHO: Don't use SharePoint Document Libraries unless you need to.

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