Roger Searle wrote: > Reg wrote: > >> Steve Holdoway wrote: >> >> >>> I recommend you install swat, and then manage the configuration using >>> http://localhost:901 on the linux box ( external access is disabled by >>> default ). >>> >>> Steve >>> >>> >>> >>> >> I think I have swat installed, I know I enabled it somewhere along the >> line when following the "How To Samba with SUSE " guide >> >> Reg >> >> >> >> > Reg, what happens if you use your browser to go to http://localhost:901 > ? This will tell you if you have swat installed. > > I am using webmin for the same purpose - for sharing and administering > shares with other machines on the network. If you don't have any > success with swat you could install webmin, it is available in Yast - > Software > Software Management > search for and install webmin. You > may find this easier if you DON'T currently have swat installed. > > Roger > > if I activate http://localhost:901 it asks for a user name and password I can either put in reg and password and in that case get fewer options if I put in root and password I get more options, global etc I take it I must log in as root at that point?? I can click on share and add a share that way, but doing that eg /home /reg dosnt seem to fix things? I am on the right track? Swat would seem to be the better to use as the "How to Samba with suse guide refers to swat" I dont want to make it any more complicated than it is.
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