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  From: linmail@shaune.lnk.telstra.net
  To  : Robyn Manning <robynman@dove.net.au>
  Date: Sat, 22 Jan 2000 19:59:43 +1030 (CST)

Re: networks

On Thu, 20 Jan 2000, Robyn Manning wrote:

> What program/protocol do I need to have running on Windows 98 to connect
> via samba to Linux?

once you have setup your [home] smb shares on linux you can use the dos
command:
( from a dos prompt or in a .bat file )

 net use p: \\boxname\user

"boxname" is the name of your linux box and "user" is a valid username on
your linux system.
p is the drive letter windows will use.

after this is executed  you'll be asked for the password for "user". 
 
Then you can use windows file explorer/manager or whatever its called to
access the home directory /home/user on your linux system.
 
to disconnect from the shared home directoy you can right click on the p:\
icon under "my computer" and choose "disconnect". 


regards
ether