Chapter 23. Samba: Integrating Linux and Windows
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Samba is a free suite of programs that enables UNIX-like operating systems, including Linux, Solaris, FreeBSD, and MacOS X, to work with other operating systems, such as OS/2 and Windows, as both a server and a client.
As a server, Samba shares Linux files and printers with Windows systems. As a client, Samba gives Linux users access to files on Windows systems. Its ability to share files across operating systems makes Samba an ideal tool in a heterogeneous ...
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