[mythtv-users] OT: Networking

[Darren]

Samba uses the CIFS protocol which is what windows uses, but samba is both 
client, server and you don't need to use both. Also in the samba package is a 
smbclient that can read windows files, use it like this in a shell 
smbclient //windowsmachine/sharefolder  or
in konqueror address bar type in
smb://machineIP/sharefolder 
If you want to use machine names instead of IP then I think they need to be 
added to the lmhosts file.



> Sorry this is off topic. Hope I don't annoy anyone. I've just not seen a
> straight answer on the net.
>
> I have Windows machines (for work) and a Myth box (Ubuntu). I hope to
> move a laptop over to Linux and maybe have another dual boot, but my
> main machine upstairs needs to remain Windows.
>
> I want to be able to have folders/directories accessible on all machines.
> I use Unison (AMAZING program! .. most important thing on my systems) to
> synchronise directories.
>
> What to I need to set up this network? My windows machines talk to each
> other quite happily.
> I had thought (know nothing about it, just hear it mentioned a lot) that
> I should use Samba, but when I came to install it last night, what I
> read made me wonder if I did need that or something more simple.
>
> Your advice, or a pointer, would be appreciated.
>
> Cheers
> Damian
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