[ubuntu-uk] Connect an xbox to ubuntu

[Rob Beard]

STONE COLD wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Ive connected my xbox to my pc via an ethernet. How can i set this network 
> up? there doesnt seem to be "network wizard" kind of utility in ubuntu.
>
> All i want to do is be able to watch my media on my tv via the xbox and xbox 
> media centre.
>
> Help please? newbie here!!!!!
>
> Javad
>   
Is it connected via a router or switch or by just a cable between the 
two machines?

A simple way of sharing your folders is to goto System -> Administration 
-> Shared Folders.

In the box that appears click Add.  When the Share Folder box appears 
select the path (I think it defaults to your home directory), make sure 
Share Through is set to Windows Networks (SMB) and then enter a name for 
the share.

 From the xbox end you need to choose SMB share I think, it has been a 
while since I browsed shares from the Xbox, I altered my 
xboxmediacenter.xml file to point to the shares on my PC & server.

Rob