Public bug reported: Binary package hint: nautilus
It is possible to open smb://servername/ in nautilus. It then shows the available 'windows' shares... But, it is not supported by nautilus-connect-server to type *only* the windows server name and hit "connect". You get a error message saying "Can't display location "smb://localhost/" - No application is registered as handling this file". This is not very user friendly. See screenshots attached. I understand it is not possible to "connect" the server itself -- you require to specify a sharename as well. So, I propose one of these solutions: 1) Introduce markings that indicate which fields are required, and show a dialog saying you have to enter the share name in case of connecting to a windows share 2) Add functionality that allows you to select the sharename you want to "connect" As a side note. I think from the name "connect to server" it is quite unclear what the tool does for the uninitiated. Perhaps "Access network filesystem" is a better description to use in the "Places" menu. I have discussed this with marcobra here; https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/nautilus/+question/45685 ** Affects: nautilus (Ubuntu) Importance: Undecided Status: New ** Tags: samba share smb usability windows -- nautilus-connect-server connect samba server https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/272324 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list [email protected] https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
