samba or samba4?

[NoOp]

On 05/23/2010 07:46 PM, vichy wrote:
> Dear all:
> I try to share my file/directories under ubuntu for xp to r/w.
> But I have some questions/problems as below:
> 1. should I installl samba or samba4 and what are the differences?

$ apt-cache show samba4
...
Description: LanManager-like file server for Unix (version 4)
 The Samba software suite is a collection of programs that
 implements the SMB protocol for unix systems, allowing you to serve
 files to Windows, NT, OS/2 and DOS clients, as well as
 run as a domain controller for Active Directory.
 .
 These packages contain snapshot versions of Samba 4, the next-generation
 version of Samba. These should be considered _experimental_, and should
 not be used in production. In particular, no guarantees are made with
 regard to upgrades between versions

So I don't think you want try samba4 unless you know what you are doing
and are testing.

> 2. I type my account and passwd under xp to connect to the
> files/directories in Ubuntu, but I find I have no right to write. I am
> sure that the username and pass is corret. Is there any thing in
> unbutn I can see who connect in by samba and change the user's
> authority?

You don't mention if you are using standard Ubuntu (gnome) or kbuntu
(kde), or xubutu, etc. Nor do you say which version of Ubuntu you are
using (8.04, 9.04, 9.10, 10.4). Answers will vary depending.

But assuming that you are using standard Ubuntu; open Nautilus
(Places|Home) and right click the folder that you wish to share. Click
Properties then Share. You'll then see the option to 'Allow other users
to create and delete files in this folder' click.

However be aware that by doing that, the XP machine now has r/w
authority in that folder on your Ubuntu machine. Are you *sure* you wish
to allow that?

> 3. when I edit the files located in ubuntu through xp, I will receive
> a warning which saies my file has been modified outside.
> have someone get the same experience before?
> Appreciate your help,
> vichy
>