Ubuntu
samba package

  1. Bug #592610
  2. Comment #14

Comment 14 for bug 592610

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Garthhh (gchoyman) wrote :

Hi Tony,
I made a slight change to the 1st step, install
system-config-samba

Warning, this method is not for unsecured networks

I found this method here:
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1502265
Thanks to Wolfrage
1. "Applications" menu ->"Ubuntu Software Center" -> in the search box type "Samba" then install "system-config-samba". ( this installs Samba & the "Samba" GUI.)
2. "System" menu -> "Administration" -> "Samba". Enter your password. In the GUI that opens up choose "Preferences" menu -> "Server Settings" then the "Security" tab change the authentication mode to share and the guest account to your user name account. This prevents permission problems later on.
3. Choose the "Add a Samba Share"; the green plus icon; browse to the directory you wish to share. Place a check mark in "Writable" and "Visible". Then on the "Access" tab choose "Allow access to everyone".
4. Press OK; now your should be able to see the share from the other computers just choose "Places" menu -> "Network" then either the computer name if it shows up or select "Windows Network" -> "WORKGROUP" -> Computer Name then the Shared folder.