Realization of Files Sharing between Linux and Windows Based on Samba

Abstract

With the development of computer network, there are multiple operation systems in one local area network frequently. Windows and Linux are comparatively popular within these operating systems. It is necessary to realize files sharing between different operating systems in local area network. Samba software package, as the bridge across Windows and Linux, can help us resolve the problem. This paper introduces SMB protocol and configuration of Samba primarily. Afterwards it introduces the method that how to realize reversible files sharing between Linux and Windows based on software package, and illustrates the difference when Windows 98 and Windows NT share files and printers from Linux.