[xubuntu-users] File Sharing

[David Curtis]

David Curtis wrote:
> Robert Brookes wrote:
>   
>> Hi Guys,
>> Just a quick question from a very new Xubuntu user. I wish to share
>> files between my pc which is running Ubuntu, and my laptop which is now
>> running Xubuntu, and also connect to my FTP server (using a GUI file
>> manager).  Normally, in Ubuntu, I would simply click [Places] or
>> [Connect to Server] enter the details and presto - I'm connected etc.
>> However, as Xubuntu is seemingly a little less extensive under the
>> [Places] menu, I was hoping someone may be able to give me a quick steer
>> as to how I should file share between systems (LAN), and connect to FTP
>> with Xubuntu. 
>> Thanks in advance.
>> Regards,
>> Rob
>>
>> PS: I'm also pretty new to Linux too - not quite 12 months ago I took
>> the plunge and flicked MS for good :).
>>
>>
>>   
>>     
> Hey Rob,
>
> In Xubuntu just click Applications/System/Shared Folders, unlock and add 
> a  directory, answer the questions regarding how you wish to share said 
> dir, and that should be that.
>
> If you've got an FTP server up and running this should be a piece of cake.
>
> Google 'ubuntu samba' for more in depth setup tutorials.
>
> HTH,
>
> Dave
>
>
>
>   
Bah, just re-read your post. Yup, Thunar, the Xubuntu file manager, does 
not have net browsing capabilities. I'm afraid your going to have to go 
into synaptic and search for a 'samba browser' or 'smb browser' that 
will mount your windows shares. Then you can see them in
Thunar.

Dave