Networking XP with Linux box

I have a Linux computer on the same network as a Windows XP machine. The
Linux computer automatically recognizes the presence of the Windows
computer, allowing for file sharing. But the Windows machine doesn't see
the Linux machine. How can I fix this? Thanks.

Hiawatha Bray wrote:

> I have a Linux computer on the same network as a Windows XP machine. The
> Linux computer automatically recognizes the presence of the Windows
> computer, allowing for file sharing. But the Windows machine doesn't see
> the Linux machine. How can I fix this? Thanks.
>
>
Samba

They both belong to the same workgroup? That may be the problem, just like
different subnet masks.

On Wed, 13 Oct 2004 23:37:16 +0000, Hiawatha Bray wrote:

> I have a Linux computer on the same network as a Windows XP machine. The
> Linux computer automatically recognizes the presence of the Windows
> computer, allowing for file sharing. But the Windows machine doesn't see
> the Linux machine. How can I fix this? Thanks.

On Wed, 13 Oct 2004 23:37:16 +0000, Hiawatha Bray wrote:

> I have a Linux computer on the same network as a Windows XP machine. The
> Linux computer automatically recognizes the presence of the Windows
> computer, allowing for file sharing. But the Windows machine doesn't see
> the Linux machine. How can I fix this? Thanks.

samba

As mentioned - SAMBA

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"Hiawatha Bray" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>I have a Linux computer on the same network as a Windows XP machine. The
>Linux computer automatically recognizes the presence of the Windows
>computer, allowing for file sharing. But the Windows machine doesn't see
>the Linux machine. How can I fix this? Thanks.
>

Im struggling with this as well.
Gentoo Linux server running samba 2.2.8 and Win XP Home

'view Workgroup Computers' sees the router but when i try to open it I
get
\\Router is not accessible.You might not have permission to use this
network resource .......
You were not connected because a duplicate name exists on the network
......."

Microsoft(R) Windows DOS
(C)Copyright Microsoft Corp 1990-2001.

C:\DOCUME~1\PAUL>net view
Server Name Remark
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\\DADSLAPTOP dadslaptop
\\DATA The one with the big disk
\\NEVADA Fileserver
\\POOTER
\\ROUTER Router(Samba Server 2.2.8a)
The command completed successfully.
C:\DOCUME~1\PAUL>

My Network places -> disconnect network drive says 'no network drives
connected'

my computer -> Map network drive brings up the list of shares but i
get the same message when trying to connect.

no idea whih computer name it thinks is duplicate and why it wont let
me connect
Is it actually possibel to connect WInXP Home to Samba ?

I don't understand. Obviously Samba's running on the Linux box; that's why
it shows me the Windows machine. My problem is that the Linux box does NOT
appear in my Windows network directory. Any idea how to fix this?


"New Guy" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> Hiawatha Bray wrote:
>
>> I have a Linux computer on the same network as a Windows XP machine. The
>> Linux computer automatically recognizes the presence of the Windows
>> computer, allowing for file sharing. But the Windows machine doesn't see
>> the Linux machine. How can I fix this? Thanks.
> Samba

How do I check this? Thanks.
"Ivan Filpo" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> They both belong to the same workgroup? That may be the problem, just like
> different subnet masks.
>
> On Wed, 13 Oct 2004 23:37:16 +0000, Hiawatha Bray wrote:
>
>> I have a Linux computer on the same network as a Windows XP machine. The
>> Linux computer automatically recognizes the presence of the Windows
>> computer, allowing for file sharing. But the Windows machine doesn't see
>> the Linux machine. How can I fix this? Thanks.
>

Hiawatha Bray wrote:

> I don't understand. Obviously Samba's running on the Linux box; that's
> why
> it shows me the Windows machine. My problem is that the Linux box does
> NOT
> appear in my Windows network directory. Any idea how to fix this?
>

First of all: Don't top-post

Second: Samba

You have smbclient running, so you can see SMB shares on the network.
To make your linux machine appear on the network as a server, install the
samba-server

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"Hiawatha Bray" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> I have a Linux computer on the same network as a Windows XP machine. The
> Linux computer automatically recognizes the presence of the Windows
> computer, allowing for file sharing. But the Windows machine doesn't see
> the Linux machine. How can I fix this? Thanks.
>
>

From what I've seen in the rest of the posts, it appears that you may have
samba running but that's not enough. You have to edit the configuration
file smb.conf. Or you can use SWAT (Samba Web Administration Tool).
Depending on your firewall and your smb.conf settings you should be able to
access SWAT by typing the following into a web browser on the same network:
<IP address of Linux box>: 901. Include the colon between the 901 and the
IP address. Also, check the configuration of your firwall; if you're
running a firewall on either machine it could be interfering with the
required ports to establish an smb connection. To connect to a Samba share
the user must have an account on the Linux machine.
This is all basic stuff if you've studied any of the SAMBA documentation
(man samba). I believe there's also a configuration utility if you're using
the graphical interface in Linux. Start reading my friend, you have a long
way to go. Try the how-tos at justlinux.com.

Joe