Public bug reported:
If you attempt to share a folder on a network, Nautilus prompts you to
install a package (Samba, I think) to make it work. However, when
browsing a windows network, it just *doesn't work*. Seeing as Nautilus
prompts you to install Samba in the first instance, it should do so
during any operation which requires it - instead of simply giving the
user the impression that Ubuntu does, in fact, *not* support Windows
networks and simply freezes when accessing them.
Of course, with Samba installed, Windows networking works like a charm.
I just think that to make it intuitive, Nautilus should make it clear
that Samba is required whenever it is, not just in one of many possible
operation which require it.
Ubuntu version is 11.04
** Affects: nautilus (Ubuntu)
Importance: Undecided
Status: New
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Title:
Nautilus doesn't prompt to install Samba when browsing Windows
networks, but does for sharing a folder
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