Networking :: Using Samba

I have downloaded Samba from the MyDSL applications, and would like to be able to enable file sharing on my DSL machine. I'm a relative newbie to linux, having experience only with Xandros and DSL. The speed and simplicity of DSL interests me, especially for use on older hardware.

I'm wondering if there is something I'm overlooking in the Samba Distribution for DSL. I can't find a place (in the GUI interface for Samba) to set up a Machine Name and Workgroup for my DSL computer. I also can't figure out how to share a directory on the network.

I would be eternally grateful for any help from someone with some Samba experience.

With DSL once you download the samba.dsl extension you should be able to see your windows share without doing anything. If you want to share a directory with windows from the DSL computer you will need to edit /etc/samba/smb.conf.

The topic has been cover several times. You might try searching the wiki and forums for previous discussions on the topic. If you still are having problems, I try to find a link to a previous discussion.

Linux4all:

I'm trying to do exactly the same thing but not succeeding. (I want to modify the smb.conf file but it's always Read Only).

Did you find a solution and, if so, where?

To modify the /etc/smb.conf file you must be root.

enter

sudo su

at the prombt

Ok, but do you have to edit the file from within the console? If so, how.

I've tried logging on as Root in console and then using Ted to edit the file, but that doesn't work.

Sorry, bit of a novice at this!

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