xp pro to linux network
hi, im having a little trouble setting up a network with a cross over cable.. im pretty much there.. ive got the computers to talk to each other.. and in windows xp(pro).. in my networkplaces.. in workgroup i can see my linux box samba1(localhost) but when i double click it i get a pop up saying i may not have permission etc.. which im sure i do.. n then it says sumink about a duplicate name which exists on the network.. goto system in control panel and change ur comp name.. which ive down like 1000 times.. n guess wot.. i still get the same pop up. so can anybody please help my in gettin this workin? the folder on linux that i want to share i have cmoded to 777. to make sure of permissions. im really stuck as to wot else to do. as im not really a networker, and im fairly new to linux so if anybody can help me id really appreciate it.
thanks..
khuti
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