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Windows to Linux File Transfer

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MRClark

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how do i perform a windows to linux file transfer over lan?
i have tried using the file sharing program on Ubuntu but the files wont show up on my windows computer.
 
Lately I've found it easier to do from the linux side, assuming you have a recent linux distro (we are mostly running Fedora 7):

1. Create a directory on the linux machine: "mkdir /mnt/windowsshare".

2. Mount the windows share to that directory: "mount -t cifs //windowsmachinename/sharename //mnt/windowsshare -o username=username password=password".

3. Copy (with cp) whatever you need, or just leave it on the windows share if you prefer.
 
MRClark said:
i havent really used linux before, so how do i do all this
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Qualm said:
1. Create a directory on the linux machine: "mkdir /mnt/windowsshare".

2. Mount the windows share to that directory: "mount -t cifs //windowsmachinename/sharename //mnt/windowsshare -o username=username password=password".

3. Copy (with cp) whatever you need, or just leave it on the windows share if you prefer.
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clarify #3 - cp /mnt/windowsshare /home/username (or whatever destination path you want).
 
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