network check
1) the first and second computer's IP must be near at each other
(this is not a problem if your using DHCP) example
computer 1 is M$ window$
type ipconfig at the DOS prompt
192.168.1.11
computer 2 is Linux
type ifconfig at the shell
192.168.1.12
2) you must turn off or configure the firewall in windows
3) you must have the same workgroup
edit smb.conf and ther you will see the workgroup = MYWORKGROUP
rename it with your workgroup name
and lastly edit the host allow and add the IP of your windows box so that
your windows box can view your linux box
4) add users and share folder do what routers said
5) type /etc/init.d/smb start
6) and to view your windows box type this
mount -t smbfs -o username=Administrator //Comp1/Share /mnt/Share
rename the username with your username, rename Comp1 with your
computer name
im happy to see another linux user form the Phil. if you have any problems
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kenji@linuxquestions.net