How to set up a file share with Samba on Ubuntu 17.10 and share files to Windows users.

Setting up a file share in Samba is very easy. I am using Ubuntu 17.10. Firstly, install Ubuntu, then install the Samba server. jason@kaio:~$ sudo apt install sambajason@kaio:~$ sudo apt install samba Then create a folder to share from. I made one in the root directory named Share then I added the entries below to … Read more

Getting information from a Windows machine using the net command on Linux.

The net command may be used to get information from a Windows PC. Below is an example. I am reading the time from a Windows 7 Ultimate PC. root@debian:/home/homer# net time -I 192.168.100.5 Fri Jul 11 11:22:32 2014root@debian:/home/homer# net time -I 192.168.100.5 Fri Jul 11 11:22:32 2014 This command shows the network shares that my … Read more

Fedora 18 to support UEFI secure boot and to ship with the MATE desktop.

The Fedora 18 Linux distribution will have support for UEFI secure boot uopn release as well as the Linux Mint MATE desktop available for installation. I prefer XFce4 now; but the MATE desktop still is very good for those of us who want a retro looking Linux desktop that is very attractive at the same … Read more