we have a linux internet server with a large free space... is there a

**/\_/V\** · 02-08-2008 10:43 AM

way to share that free space as storage? for windows computers on the LAN?

**David D** · 02-08-2008 10:43 AM

Yes, use the Samba server. It provides Windows File and Print Sharing.

**SSANZ** · 03-30-2008 12:51 AM

ensure you secure samba - otherwise security orientated kids can gain access to all your secret data

**akash** · 02-19-2009 06:55 AM

Originally Posted by David D

Yes, use the Samba server. It provides Windows File and Print Sharing.

[FONT=Verdana][SIZE=2]You'll need a current version of Linux, such as SuSE Linux 8.2 Professional. Any Intel based machine can do duty as the server. For users just getting started an older 200 MHz. Pentium PC with 64 MB RAM and a 3 GB disk would work just fine. The server should be connected to your local area network (LAN), along with your Microsoft Windows PCs.[/SIZE][/FONT]