Access to Computer on Local Network

[Colin Law]

On 16 July 2011 18:35, Barbara Tobias <barbtobias09 at gmail.com> wrote:
>  wrote:
>    > 16.7.2011 16:02, Barbara Tobias kirjoitti:
>    > > Before upgrading to Ubuntu 11.04 (Natty Narwhal), I had access
> to a
>    > > computer running Windows on an inhouse wireless network.  I'm
> sure
>    > it
>    > > must still be available, but I can't seem to find out how to
> access
>    > it
>    > > now.  I don't use this facility often, so I don't remember
> exactly
>    > how I
>    > > got there before, although I believe it was through an icon that
>    > brought
>    > > up the file system, one element of which was "Shared Network".
>    > >
>    > > What other information do you need to help me?  Thank you.
>    > >
>    > From: Donkey Hottie <donkey at fredriksson.dy.fi>
>    > I have "Network" visible in my Natty Narwhal, and I see and can
> access
>    > my windows computers with it. It's just a click.
>    >
>    >
>    Sorry to be so dense, but I have looked everywhere and don't find a
>    "Network" indicator.  Can you tell me how you get to it?  By
> clicking on
>    "Home Folder" or what?  Thanks.

Clicking the Home Folder launcher icon should open Nautilus (the file
manager).  In the left hand column should be a Network link.

Colin