networking windows and linux
DC> I'm currently trying to network a windows box and a debian box. I'm =
DC> using ethernet cards and am able to ping both boxes respectfully. I use
DC> = the windows box for the internet and mail (although once I am =
DC> comfortable with Linux I will be converting fully).My question is how
DC> do = I share the files from the windows box with the Linux box? And
DC> while I'm = at it how do I share the Linux files with the windows box
DC> (I really = don't care about that right now, but for future reference
DC> maybe)? = Thanks.
DC> Dan
"apt-get install task-samba"
then edit /etc/samba/smb.conf (it is easy)
and that`s it. You can connect to windows shares using smbclient
"//windowsboxname/share -I [windows machine ip]"
use -I only if you don`t have a windows machine ip in /etc/hosts.
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