You need to look at/edit the /etc/smb.conf file on the linux box. If you
make a change you will need to re-start the daemon's.
(/etc/rc.d/init.d/smb restart or stop and then start). One thing to watch
for is encrypted passwords. Window likes them. There is some help in
/usr/doc/samba-?????.
Kevin
On Mon, 2 Oct 2000, Michael Corbin wrote:
> I have been given a task at work to get Linux up and running by Wednesday
> Oct. 4th. The developers want to attach to this Linux system with '95 and
> NT workstations as though it is a NT "share." I found a reference to Samba,
> but can't seem to find any complete beginner lever step-by-step instructions
> for setting up this "share."
>
> Here is the background:
>
> My experience with Linux/Unix = zero.
>
> Experience with Novell/NT = extensive.
>
>
>
> PC we are using for testing:
>
> Hewlett Packard Vectra LE
>
> Pentium II / 333 MHz
>
> RAM: 384 MB
>
> Hard Drives: 2 x 2.1 GB EIDE
>
> CD-ROM: 20X
>
> Network Card: Intel Etherpro 100
>
>
>
> I have successfully setup the networking. I can ping routers, other
> workstations and get a "telnet" session. But the Samba thing does just not
> seem to come together. I do get a message that SMB service is loading on
> boot up. But don't know what to do with it. Places that I have been to
> seek help are:
>
> www.linux-mandrake.com and www.samba.org
>
>
>
> Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Michael
>
>
>
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
> http://mjcorbin.tripod.com
>
>
>
