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Old 08-05-2003, 10:55 PM   #1
flynnhandley
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Question access linux shares from winxp


heya

i was just wondering if any one knows how i can access my /mnt/win_c file over a network from a win xp box ?

thanks
 
Old 08-27-2003, 02:46 PM   #2
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Sure, what you need to do is setup Samba.

Samba will let you create NetBIOS shares from your linux box that can be accessed by your WinXP box.

There are plenty of good sites on the net on how to setup Samba, just google for "Samba HOWTO" and you should be flying.

Once you've got Samba up and running you just create a share for /mnt/win_c and away you go!

Good luck!
 
Old 08-27-2003, 02:55 PM   #3
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As suggested by JoeDuncan, Samba is a simple (simple doesnt mean easy) option. Once you get your samba installed, you will need to set up a share in your smb.conf file. I might suggest this as a start:

[global]
workgroup = "Your workgroup name"
netbios name = REDHAT
server string = Samba %v on %L server at %T
socket options = TCP_NODELAY
dns proxy = No

[windows]
comment = Windows Share
path = /mnt/win_c
volume = Redhat-Win-Drive
read only = No
guest ok = Yes
guest only = Yes
case sensitive = No
hide dot files = Yes
follow symlinks = No
wide links = No
 
  


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