First, look in /etc/smb.conf and see what the "guest" parameter is set
to.  Then use the login for that user.  It may be set to the default of
"nobody" and I believe the password for nobody is "starred out" in
/etc/passwd.

The solution for this depends on your specific situation.

Jim Woyach wrote:
> 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Jim Woyach
> > Sent: Monday, May 17, 1999 1:40 PM
> > To:   [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Subject:      Samba problem
> >
> > HELP!!!
> >
> > I've installed redhat 5.2
> >
> > When I try to browse my linux box from win/98 I get a password prompt.
> > I enter the root password but keep getting a password incorrect response
> >
> > ive entered my win/98 machine in /etc/hosts/ and created STATUS..LK
> >
> > any ideas what ive done wrong.
> >
> > TIA
> >
> > Jim

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