samba or samba4?

[vichy]

hi:

2010/5/24 NoOp <glgxg at sbcglobal.net>:
> 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.
I use 9.10(gnome)

>
> 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?
I have select what you have mention, the check box of "Allow other users
 to create and delete files in this folder'
but I still get the message as "my file has been modified outside"
Is there status in ubuntu 9.10 can let me see who use samba connect to
Ubuntu and what kind of rights he gets, r, x or w?
appreciate your kind help,
vichy
>
>> 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
>>
>
>
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