[ubuntu-za] Networking two Linux machines

[Hilton Gibson]

On Sat, 2009-09-26 at 08:44 +0200, Ian Whitfield wrote:
> Morning all
> 
> New member here needing help. I've been using Linux since late last
> year so still a 'newbie'!! I've just built a new Kubuntu machine to
> replace my old one (K9.04).
> 
> Installation went fine and additional software loaded. Both Linux
> machines connect to Internet OK and can 'see' my Windows machines on
> my network with Samba. But neither Linux machines appear under Network
> but I can ping either machine OK from the other.
> 
> I need help in fixing this please. I think it has to do with shares.
> Not yet being a command line expert I will need step-by-step details.
Hi Ian

Try this link for starters:
http://www.ubuntu.sun.ac.za/wiki/index.php/Windows_File_Sharing

Cheers

hg.

> 
> Thanks a lot Guys.
> 
> Ian.