Easy File Sharing macOS with Linux Desktops
The Short Guide shows you How to SetUp KDE and GNOME Linux Desktops to Sharing Files with macOS on Local Network.
A Similar Procedure should be Available with Little Effort also for: Xfce, Lxde, Cinnamon, Mate and Enlightenment Linux Desktops.
With this SetUp you will be able to Easily Access the macOS Drives from a Local Linux Desktop.
Mac OS X SetUp:
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Open Terminal Window
(Press “Enter” to Execute Commands)In case first see: Terminal QuickStart Guide.
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Look Up Mac IP:
ifconfig
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How to Enable File Sharing on macOS:
Linux Desktops SetUp:
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Open a Terminal Window
(Press “Enter” to Execute Commands). -
Install the Samba Package:
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On Ubuntu/Debian/Mint Linux
sudo su -c "apt-get install samba"
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On Fedora/CentOS/RHEL Linux
sudo su -c "yum install samba"
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On OpenSUSE Linux
sudo su -c "zypper in samba"
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Open File Manager Window.
Edit Address Like:
smb://your.mac.ip.address
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