Linux Ubuntu Sharing Files With Mac OS X on Network By the Samba Server Easy Guide

July 30, 2014 | By the+gnu+linux+evangelist.

Mac OS X Ubuntu Easy File Sharing on Network

Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Getting-Started Sharing Files on Mixed Network Between Linux Ubuntu and macOS BSD Computers.

Samba is the standard Windows interoperability suite of programs for Linux and Unix.

Since 1992, Samba has provided secure, stable and fast File and Print Services for all clients using the SMB/CIFS protocol, such as all versions of DOS and Windows, OS/2, Linux and many others.

Mac OS X Ubuntu Easy File Sharing on Network - Featured
  1. Open a Command Line Terminal Window
    (Press “Enter” to Execute Commands).

    Ctrl+Alt+t

    Mac OS X Getting-Started Sharing Files with Ubuntu on Network by Samba - Open Terminal
  2. Samba Server Setup Quick Start on Ubuntu:

    Ubuntu Samba Server Quick Start
  3. Obtain the Ubuntu IP.

    ifconfig

    Look for:

    • eth0 if the Connection is Wired
    • wlan0 if the Connection is Wireless

    Then you are Ready to Connect by Samba from a macOS or Windows Desktop on Network.

  4. On a Mac Finder >> Go >> Connect to Server.

    Mac OS X Ubuntu Easy File Sharing on Network - Finder Connect to Server
    Insert the Ubuntu IP Address in the form:

    smb://[myUser]@31.63.127.255

    Example:

    smb://magcig@192.168.0.2
  5. The Enabled User Pass to Access the Samba Server.

    Mac OS X Ubuntu Easy File Sharing on Network - Insert Pass

  6. Mount the Enabled Directory.

    Mac OS X Ubuntu Easy File Sharing on Network - Mount Remote Directory

  7. Finally, Finder Access the Shared Ubuntu Directory.

    Mac OS X Ubuntu Easy File Sharing on Network - Success


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