Author: deryck Date: 2005-09-08 15:37:24 +0000 (Thu, 08 Sep 2005) New Revision: 808
WebSVN: http://websvn.samba.org/cgi-bin/viewcvs.cgi?view=rev&root=samba-web&rev=808 Log: Add news link to a nice beginners HOWTO. (Thanks, jerry, for the link.) deryck Added: trunk/news/users/samba_fedora_howto.html Changeset: Added: trunk/news/users/samba_fedora_howto.html =================================================================== --- trunk/news/users/samba_fedora_howto.html 2005-09-06 16:56:41 UTC (rev 807) +++ trunk/news/users/samba_fedora_howto.html 2005-09-08 15:37:24 UTC (rev 808) @@ -0,0 +1,30 @@ + <h3><a name="samba_fedora_howto">Samba Beginners HOWTO for Fedora</a></h3> + + <div class="article"> + <p><a href="http://www.reallylinux.com/";>Really Linux</a>, a "Website for + Beginning Linux Users," has a nice article introducing those new to Linux + to file serving with Samba. All the basics are covered here: configuring + the server, adding shares, adding users, and connecting from Windows + clients.</p> + + <blockquote> + Integrating Fedora Linux into a Windows network is reasonable and easy + as long as you use the SAMBA utilities. [...] Once integrated a Linux + server looks and acts exactly like any other server on a Windows intranet. + You will have the ability to drag and drop files, view server contents + and directories using Windows File Manager, and even edit files on a + Linux server from any Windows desktop. + </blockquote> + + <p>As the introduction mentions, the HOWTO is specific to Fedora, so the + examples are with native Fedora management tools. There are links to + Samba documentation and a nice little troubleshooting section. This article + would make an excellent resource for those just getting started with Linux + or Samba.</p> + + <p>For the complete piece, see + <a href="http://www.reallylinux.com/docs/sambaserver.shtml";>Linux In a + Windows Network with SAMBA</a>.</p> + </div> + +
