Network between Ubuntu on a VMware and Windoze

Umma Gumma · 05-27-2007, 12:22 AM

I am a neebee. And then some. But I'm slowly learning Linux and I must say I'm impressed! I'm running Ubuntu 7.04 on a VMWare virtual drive hosted by Windoze XP Home SP2. I am attempting to network the two so I can share between them. But when I load up my network places in Linux and attempt to start networking I don't see my Windoze set up at all. I habve Samba installed. Can someone suggest something? Thanks.

bsdunix · 05-27-2007, 01:32 PM

Check your Virtual Networking Settings, if your using NAT for the guest OS, change it to Bridge so the host and guest OS are on the same subnet.

Umma Gumma · 05-27-2007, 04:13 PM

I'm short on the capitalized letters. But I finally understand, I think. I'm bridge. I've used the winscp and installed it. It's the Samba I'm having a little trouble with now. It isn't easy ... being green ... and working in these two systems. Ubuntu seems MUCH more stable though. Finger's crossed. Now I have to try to figure out how to set up my printer.

bsdunix · 05-27-2007, 05:18 PM

I found this just in case you find it helpful:

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/SettingUpSamba

Umma Gumma · 05-27-2007, 05:28 PM

Thank you VERY much. It looks invaluable!