Thread: How to network share on Lubuntu

Having spent several evenings trying to work this out, I thought I'd share this information with you.

First let me say that Lubuntu is a lightweight version of Ubuntu, so there is not much point in loading it up with unnecessary packages. If you just want to share printers on a Linux network, you don't need Samba. And if you just want a way that users can "push" files to others on a network, use Giver (+ Avahi) as this is a better option. Especially as it sorts out file permissions for you.

To enable file sharing on a Lubuntu 10.10 machine, go to Preferences > Synaptic Package Manager and add the following:-
* samba
* system-config-samba
* gvfs-bin
* gvfs-backends
...accepting any dependancies, 11 packages in total.

I suggest you re-boot now.

As an initial test, go to file manager (pcmanfm) and enter:-
smb://localhost
You should see the local print$ folder listed.

To access folder shares remotely
* open file manager (pcmanfm)
* enter the IP address or computer name of the machine you wish to access
e.g. smb://192.168.0.99 or smb://print-server

To share a folder:-
Go to: Preferences > Samba (enter password when requested)
In the Samba Configuration screen:-
* File > Add Share
* use Browse... to select folder to be shared
* Tick "Visible" and (if required} "Writable"
* In the "Access" select "Allow access to everyone"
Set the Linux permissions:-
* locate the folder to share in file manager
* right click on the folder and select Properties > Permissions
* set the required permissions, e.g. Other: Read & Write (to allow anyone full access)

Happy networking!

For Lubuntu 11.xx: you also need to install: python-glade2

Originally Posted by SteveDee

...To access folder shares remotely...

If you have installed Samba on Lubuntu, don't forget that you can access your network with a user friendly bookmark like this:-
- open the file manager (PCManFM)
- access your network by typing "smb://" in the address bar (there should now be a folder displayed with the name of your workgroup)
- Select from menu Bookmarks > Add to Bookmarks
- In the "Add to Bookmarks" dialog, change "smb://" to something friendly like "Network"
- Click OK, and your bookmark should appear in the list.

Thank's a lot.
But I am getting error when I try to write file from remote computer. It is telling permission denied. But I have give write permission.

Linux system permissions take precedence over Samba permissions.
Default umask 022 for regular users is only writeable by owner.
Verify shared folder is writeable by others.

Code:

ls -la  /path/to/shared/folder/on/local/computer

Originally Posted by cavalier911

Linux system permissions take precedence over Samba permissions....

Thanks Cavalier911, you are absolutely right! I have now updated Post#1 to cater for this.

I have not understand,what you are saying. Please tell in details.

Follow this for folder your sharing in samba:

Originally Posted by SteveDee

Set the Linux permissions:-
* locate the folder to share in file manager
* right click on the folder and select Properties > Permissions
* set the required permissions, e.g. Other: Read & Write (to allow anyone full access)

Its work. Thank you.

Thank you very much for the guide. Samba is under "System tools" in 11.10.

Originally Posted by SteveDee

To enable file sharing on a Lubuntu 10.10 machine, go to Preferences > Synaptic Package Manager and add the following:-
* samba
* system-config-samba
* gvfs-bin
* gvfs-backends
...accepting any dependancies, 11 packages in total.

I have installed these packages on 11.10, but when trying to open Samba, after being prompted for password, all I get is a window flashing by on the screen for a fraction of a second... but nothing else.

Samba does not start/work. Ideas?