Chapter 12. Sharing Between Ubuntu Linux and Windows 7 Computers

Chapter at a Glance

Sharing Between Ubuntu Linux and Windows 7 Computers

In this chapter, you will learn how to

Install the sharing service in Ubuntu Linux.

Set the Workgroup to match other computers on your home network.

Share folders.

Access Ubuntu Linux shared folders from Windows 7.

Access Windows 7 shared folders.

Access a Windows 7 shared printer.

Mount a Windows 7 shared partition or folder.

Sharing files, folders, and printers between Ubuntu Linux and Windows 7 computers is a reasonably simple procedure. And even though you are required to install a special Ubuntu service to make things work, it is not difficult, and with ...

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