Using Samba File Sharing in MX Linux
Posted: Fri Oct 03, 2025 7:09 pm
Using Samba File Sharing in MX Linux PDF, 472 Kb, illustrated.
Samba aka SMB is used to offer shares and to connect to shares on Linux, Windows Vista/ 7/8/10/11 and other Network (NAS) devices. Due to recent security updates Samba will not connect to older Windows versions.
Summary of steps:
• Create the share(s) on Linux or Windows.
• Set the Linux UserID(s) SMB password.
• In Windows enable 'Network Discovery' and 'File Sharing'.
• Use one of these connection methods:
◦ Connect to a SMB (Windows) file share (PC, NAS or Router) with a MX Linux PC.
◦ Connect to a MX Linux/NAS share with a Windows PC.
More at link above.
Samba aka SMB is used to offer shares and to connect to shares on Linux, Windows Vista/ 7/8/10/11 and other Network (NAS) devices. Due to recent security updates Samba will not connect to older Windows versions.
Summary of steps:
• Create the share(s) on Linux or Windows.
• Set the Linux UserID(s) SMB password.
• In Windows enable 'Network Discovery' and 'File Sharing'.
• Use one of these connection methods:
◦ Connect to a SMB (Windows) file share (PC, NAS or Router) with a MX Linux PC.
◦ Connect to a MX Linux/NAS share with a Windows PC.
More at link above.