Windows Share

Kim Briggs patiodragon at gmail.com
Wed Apr 12 15:16:14 UTC 2006


On 4/11/06, Roy de la Garza <rdelagarza at houston.rr.com> wrote:
>
> OK, I have been trying to get the Windows and Linux machines to talk on
> my home network. Here are the clues:
>
> 1. On the Ubuntu Machine: When smbclient is running alone, I can click
> on "Places", "Network Servers" and am able to see all workgroups and
> computer shares. However, on the Windows machines, the Ubuntu machine is
> not visible.
>
> 2. When I install Samba, the Ubuntu machine begins requesting a user
> name and password. I have tried every user name and password combo that
> is present on any of the machines. None work. On the windows machines,
> Ubuntu becomes visible, but asks for a user name and password. Same
> result as above.
>
> Basically, I want the Ubuntu machine and its printer visible and
> available for the Windows XP machines. I have been trying to use Webmin,
> but just can't figure it out. Any suggestions?
>
> Roy


Hi Roy,

I did a lot of reading on how to make Samba work without passwords for use
in a home network.  In the case this should apply, see the samba share
settings about halfway down the page:

http://kimbriggs.com/computers/computer-notes/linux-notes/samba-setup-guide.html


good luck,
--
http://kimbriggs.com
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