Samba - Simple questions

[markwaugh]

Hey,

I am newbie to Linux networking. can any one tell me
1. how to view a windows file from linux &
2. how to view a linux file from windows ?
what are the steps ? how to file & print share ?

I have downloaded samba file. what should i next

[LinuxFreak]

Dear markwaugh,
Hello,

Access Windows Files from Linux

# mount -t vfat /dev/hda? /mnt/win (Note: where ? shows your partition number which will be found from fdisk -l command)

Access Linux Files from Windows

In order to Access Linux Files from Windows you must configure Samba Server. For Samba Configuration Refer to following links.

http://www.linuxpakistan.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=579
http://www.samba.org

Best Regards.

[JrLz]

to acces linux from windows , you can use tools like
explore2fs, try to google it.