another stupid q from a newbie

[Adam Petty]

On Thu, Dec 31, 2009 at 9:19 AM, Fred Roller <froller at tnclimited.com> wrote:
> Welcome to Ubuntu Adam.  First, the only stupid question is the one
> never asked; we have all been here.  Second, your question.

Thanx

>
> Yes, there is an easy solution(s) and Samba is one of them.  Do the
> following:
>
> On the first pc:
>
>    right click your desktop->create new folder
>
> name the new folder "Shared" (or whatever you like)
>
>    right click "Shared" ->choose "Sharing Options"->check all three boxes
>
> if you do /not/ have samba installed this will start automatically.
> Once the installation is complete you may need to repeat the second
> step.  The folder is sharing on the network.  Copy your file to this folder.
>
> On the second pc:
>
> goto:
>       Places->Network->[1st pc name]->Shared
>
> Copy your file to the 2nd pc.  You are done.
>
> The shared folder is wide open on the network.  As you go, you will
> learn how to tighten security to your needs.  Right now, this is just
> quick and dirty.  Let us know if you need any more help.
>

I'd rather have access to the whole drive on the remove computer. This
way I can copy it to the final destination right off the bat. I assume
you can share the whole drive by sharing the "/media/drive name here"
folder. correct?