Network problem

[NoOp]

On 02/15/2008 10:45 AM, Willis Taylor wrote:
> NoOp wrote:
>> On 02/15/2008 09:12 AM, Willis Taylor wrote:
>>   
>>> I have two units running Ubuntu v. 7.10.  I have a Linksys hub connected 
>>> to the ADSL router and both units are connected to the hub.  Both have 
>>> unlimited internet access but neither one sees the other.  I have 
>>> enabled sharing of the pictures file but when I type in the search 
>>> 172.xx.x.33 on one or 172.xx.x.36 on the other followed by /pictures it 
>>> accesses the native file and not the one on the other unit.
>>>
>>> Any help?
>>>
>>>     
>>
>> Perhaps you just need to set up network shares for the
>> folders/directories? You can use NFS, but since I recall that you also
>> have Windows machines connected I'd recommend that you set up via Samba.
>>
>> https://help.ubuntu.com/community/
>>  Search: samba
>> https://help.ubuntu.com/community/ComprehensiveSambaGuide
>>
>> Basically you can initially just try the simple method:
>>
>> https://help.ubuntu.com/7.10/internet/C/networking-shares.html
>>
>>
>>   
> This is the formerly Windows unit.  I set the only share i know on the 
> folders and set them on bot units to NFS.
> 
> 

So, try Samba - I think you'll have better luck in simple situations
like this. I think that NFS is better at transfer speeds etc., as I
understand it, but it's easier (IMHO) just to set up samba in your home
type network.