Linux Ubuntu Getting-Started Sharing Files with Mac OS X Computer on Network by the Samba Server Easy Guide

Mac OS X Ubuntu Easy File Sharing on Network

The Tutorial Show Step-by-Step How-to Getting-Started Sharing Files on Mixed Network Between Linux Ubuntu and Mac OS X BSD Computers.

Samba is the standard Windows interoperability suite of programs for Linux and Unix.

Since 1992, Samba has provided secure, stable and fast File and Print Services for all clients using the SMB/CIFS protocol, such as all versions of DOS and Windows, OS/2, Linux and many others.

1. Open a Command Line Terminal Window

   Ctr+Alt+t
   

2. Samba Server Setup Quick-Start on Ubuntu:

   Ubuntu Samba Server Quick-Start

   Ubuntu Samba Server Configuration.

3. Obtain the Ubuntu IP

   ifconfig

   Look for:
   • eth0 if the Connection is Wired
   • wlan0 if the Connection is Wireless
   Then You are Ready to Connect by Samba from a Mac OS X or Windows Desktop on Network.

4. On a Mac Finder >> Go >> Connect to Server...

   Insert the Ubuntu IP Address in the form:

   smb://[myUser]@32.64.128.255

   Example:

   smb://magcig@192.168.0.2

5. The the Enabled User Pass to Access the Samba Server

   

6. Mount the Enabled Directory

   

7. Finally Finder Access the Shared Ubuntu Directory