Taming Ubuntu : Access shared Ubuntu folders from Windows XP

Ubuntu is a wonderful system especially for those who want to be in control of their operating system. On the other hand, sometimes you just want something to work without the hassle. Here is how to overcome one of those hassle if you or your friends want to share files across an Ubuntu installation.

On Ubuntu

Run the following command on your Ubuntu machine as root.

Please be careful when running commands under Linux as root, if you are unsure then ask someone before making any changes as root.

sudo smbpasswd -a 'yourusername'

Add a password when prompted (can be different from pc password).

On Windows

Simply access \\xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx\. Where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx can either be the machines’ IP address or name.

When asked for credentials, provide user name, password for samba.

That’s it, you now have access to your Ubuntu system.