access linux files from windows?

okok · 02-03-2002, 10:28 PM

Is there a way to make windows(98) see files in the linux partition?

trickykid · 02-03-2002, 10:40 PM

on the same machine and hardrive.. nope. there might be some utility out there to view them, but i am unsure of any...

DMR · 02-04-2002, 12:08 AM

If you're talking about a situation involving networked Linux and Win boxes, then Samba is the answer. If your Win and Linux Partitions are on the same system, you might want to check out explore2fs.
I haven't used it myself, so I can't vouche for its functionality (which appears to be "read-only" at this point), but it apparently lets you have some access to ext2 (not sure about ext3) partitions under Win.

Thymox · 02-05-2002, 11:11 AM

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there might be some utility out there to view them

There is, it's called Explore2fs. You might notice the bright red warning at the top of this page.

DenShinobi · 02-05-2002, 06:20 PM

how does one work samba?

any starting off tips.. I've seen some massive books on samba, but am unsure if it is about dancing or the linux/windows proggie.