I'm sure it might be a very easy way to do this, but I haven't found how…
I have two machines with Ubuntu 10.10 on the same network (just workgroup, no domain involved). On one of them I have shared a folder through Nautilus Folder Sharing. When opening the Network place on the second machine, I cannot see the first one listed, just Windows Network and when going into this folder I can see the Workgroup though when trying to go into it I get an Unable to mount. Failed to retrieve share list from server error.
Is it required to do something else when sharing the folder through Nautilus?
Best Answer
Method 1:
You can use SAMBA for file sharing(but samba is mostly used to share files between linux and windows machines)
In terminal type the following
gksudo gedit /etc/samba/smb.conf
Add the line usershare owner only = False to the [global] section.
Go to Places>>Computer.
Right click the folder you want to share and choose Sharing Options.
Check the box that says Share this folder.
Write your share name and check the box that says Allow other people to write in this folder.
Now you should be able to see and access the shared folder from your network.
Method 2:
You can use Openssh run the following to install it,
Now goto Places menu and choose Connect to Server
(In oneiric (11.10), click desktop and use the menu at the top: File --> Connect to Server)
In the Service type: Select SSH
In Server: give the IP address of the PC where the info is on.
In Port: give 22.
Now in Folder: Pick the folder you wish to share.
In User Name: give the username of the pc you are connected to.
Click Connect after that you will get a windows where you have to enter a password of the PC you are trying to connect to.
Now you have read/write permissions.