Mac OS X Easy File Sharing With Linux KDE and Gnome Desktops on Local Network

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:

1. Open Terminal Window
   (Press “Enter” to Execute Commands)

   

   In case first see: Terminal QuickStart Guide.

2. Look Up Mac IP:

   ifconfig

3. How to Enable File Sharing on macOS:

   Mac Enable File Sharing

   Visual Tip to Enable File Sharing on Mac

Linux Desktops SetUp:

1. Open a Terminal Window
   (Press “Enter” to Execute Commands).

2. Install the Samba Package:

   • On Ubuntu/Debian/Mint Linux

     sudo su -c "apt-get install samba"

   • On Fedora/CentOS/RHEL Linux

     sudo su -c "yum install samba"

   • On OpenSUSE Linux

     sudo su -c "zypper in samba"

3. Open File Manager Window.

   Edit Address Like:

   smb://your.mac.ip.address

   In Case of Problems Check your Firewall SetUp…

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