Jcyl 0 Report post Posted January 7, 2011 can someone give me a straight forward guide to allow file sharing between my Ubuntu Desktop and my Windows 7 Laptop?please email me jcyshin@hotmail.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vistz 1 Report post Posted January 7, 2011 can someone give me a straight forward guide to allow file sharing between my Ubuntu Desktop and my Windows 7 Laptop?please email me jcyshin@hotmail.comWell since you've already posted on the forums, I might as well reply here. In terms of sharing between your Ubuntu machine and your Windows machine, Ubuntu has a feature called Ubuntu One. Ubuntu One is basically an online storage space that all Ubuntu users have. You should have a folder called "Ubuntu One". Basically, you put files in the folder and they are automatically uploaded to your account online.Another alternative is to store everything using Google Docs. I know that there is a 500 file limit(or something similar) but for smaller files, it's definitely the easiest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jcyl 0 Report post Posted January 7, 2011 Well since you've already posted on the forums, I might as well reply here. In terms of sharing between your Ubuntu machine and your Windows machine, Ubuntu has a feature called Ubuntu One. Ubuntu One is basically an online storage space that all Ubuntu users have. You should have a folder called "Ubuntu One". Basically, you put files in the folder and they are automatically uploaded to your account online.Another alternative is to store everything using Google Docs. I know that there is a 500 file limit(or something similar) but for smaller files, it's definitely the easiest. Hi Vistz, thank you for the options provided, I should of explained myself a bit more, I have two computers at home and just want to set up a home network that will allow file sharing between the two machine's. Now is there another way? I don't really want to be uploading everything and then downloading everything again.The files I want to share are actually on my WD 1TB HD thats plugged into my desktop that runs Ubuntu 10.10. I have already got the other boot sector that has Windows XP working fine, sharing files with the Sony Vaio Laptop, just want to find out a straight forward guide to configure my Ubuntu 10.10 to let the Sony Vaio fully access the home network and get what ever file it wants from my desktop and WD HD. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob86 2 Report post Posted January 7, 2011 Hi Vistz, thank you for the options provided, I should of explained myself a bit more, I have two computers at home and just want to set up a home network that will allow file sharing between the two machine's. Now is there another way? I don't really want to be uploading everything and then downloading everything again.The files I want to share are actually on my WD 1TB HD thats plugged into my desktop that runs Ubuntu 10.10. I have already got the other boot sector that has Windows XP working fine, sharing files with the Sony Vaio Laptop, just want to find out a straight forward guide to configure my Ubuntu 10.10 to let the Sony Vaio fully access the home network and get what ever file it wants from my desktop and WD HD. I think the best way is configure an FTP server on one or both computers. I can access my computer locally or remotely. It sure beats trying to use the 'samba file sharing' stuff in my opinion. If you only have basic needs (one folder, download only) you could try Opera browser's Unite feature --- it has a built in thing that lets you share files locally or remotely as well. It's a little easier to set up than an FTP server (not that an FTP server is that bad) but very limited.I prefer just using good 'ol FTP, works fine and is flexible. I can access my files anywhere with anything, ftp clients, web browsers, ms dos, linux console.. also makes backing up files between computers easy with the right ftp- compatible software. I can also add an account for people if I feel the need to share with others. Or you can make it available for local users only for maximum security.Both these options offer fastest local file sharing possible for your needs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pyost 0 Report post Posted January 9, 2011 Just like rob86 said, it is more often than not a inexplicably difficult problem to setup Samba to work properly - I have dealt with it too many times myself - but I still believe it is worth giving it a shot, since it is the "preferred" way of setting up an Ubuntu-Windows file sharing network. Since Ubuntu 10.10 is the latest version, this might even prove to be a bit harder, as it usually takes some time for quality tutorials to emerge, but I am still going to provide some links which should give you the general idea of what you should do: http://forums.xisto.com/no_longer_exists/ http://www.unixmen.com/- http://forums.xisto.com/no_longer_exists/ If in the end you don't see you Ubuntu computer from Windows, try opening Run and entering the computer name (e.g. linux-desktop), it worked for me that way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
