Setting up File Sharing Between Windows, Linux, and Macs with Samba!

Check out my new Linux channel: http://bit.ly/linux-nixie This tutorial will show you how to use Samba to share a directory on your Linux machine across your network, accessible by Windows, Linux, and Mac machines.
The process takes less than five minutes, and by the end you should immediately see the file server through browsing your Windows network. (This and more at http://www.linuxhaxor.net)

This is not the most secure way to share files via Linux (but you can configure Samba for greater security), and is suitable for a home network without unwanted guests.

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[ashinms]

God, you people are horny... You act like you've never seen a female before

[TehSchwartz]

@ashinms Whats a female?

[sakoudas]

Hot girl and linux! Please marry me!

[MrKurtdriver]

Why not nfs?Samba is Windows software.

[kiddragos]

...u gave me a boner

[KIKLOP27]

i love sexy girls which wants to learn technical things this is so sexy !!!! :P kiss from Zagreb :O

[sachinabey]

Is the server name absolutely necessary? I mean I dont think I have a servername in my network, just a workgroup.

Thanks,

Sachin

[Benzedirk2012]

people are nerds @ashinms

[novachevyguy]

@Shakeitupyes that's right, I am.. There! Did I spell everything all good and nice that time?

[Avonidsed]

@Shakeitupyes What happens when you try to access Windows/. What version of Windows? Any error messages? Inbox me if you wish

[Shakeitupyes]

@novachevyguy This coming from someone who can't even spell "you're" properly. I'm so highly offended by what you said to me, you are clearly so much more superior in knowledge and intellect than myself. Wow.