- User 'merlin$' already exists; please choose another
Login name for new user []:
You will not be happy with my next question.
If merlin already exists then what is it's password?
Without the password, samba user merlin is useless.
Might have to delete merlin then add merlin again if you don't have a password to use it.
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So is there a config file that can be edited to put matters straight?
Not really, passwords are encrypted.
I understand the different Linux systems have different facilities, but I think one at the time is more than enough for me. Once I can set up and handle the basics in one, I may be inclined to experiment with others. I doubt that a friendlier interface is going to solve my ignorance. Paul
The more we practice the less ignorant we become of procedure. You learned enough to make your shares in Ubuntu (applause)
As for an Easier GUI interface, getting Samba to work is first priority. Understanding Samba is second.
..Just like driving a car. Learn to drive before you understand the internal combustion engine, torque converter and planetary gear set..
Might be the way to go.
Anyway, I hope something lights this Salix/Samba share you in the next step or two.
If not we are going to have to publish soon..
Just one thing, I insist on a 60/40 % split on royalties with the 60 going to me. .
Seriously, seems that from the return info in your posts that all is in order with the Share Salix machine in question.
What I would like to see is from the command line a successful (as in my example below)
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[paul]# smbclient "\\\localhost\Downloads" -U paul
Enter root's password: *********
<smb>:\
<smb>:\ ls
and then see your Dir listing appear.
I am a bit confused regarding two attempts to connect with a share, one as root and one as paul.
Your first post clearly says your share is
"/home/paul/Download"
which should be connected with the command
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[paul]# smbclient "\\\localhost\home\paul\Downloads" -U paul
yet you attempt
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root[paul]# smbclient "\\\localhost\Downloads" -U root
IS the last attempt above a Second shared directory?