Windows Share

[Clive Menzies]

On (12/04/06 11:16), Kim Briggs wrote:
> 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

I also read around and found some interesting ideas, my notes are here:
http://www.clivemenzies.co.uk/help/index.php?option=com_content&task=category&sectionid=8&id=33&Itemid=58

Regards

Clive

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