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Other Locations - Windows Network – Connect to Server

Asked by Rich.b

Home built PC 8GB Ram 480SSD 2 x 2TB HD’s
Ubuntu 18.04 LTS.

Please could you explain this:- Other Locations - Windows Network – Connect to Server

What is Windows Network on Linux

How do I connect to Server – Have I got a Server ?

Where is it?

I do have a windows only Laptop connect via WiFi.

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#1

It means you can connect to Samba / CIFS shares in Windows. It doesn't mean you have a server. It just means you can connect to a file server if you have one available.

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Rich.b (aybi30) said : 		#2

Thank you Andrew for your reply and making it clearer.

So is it possible to connect my Ubuntu PC (Ethernet) to my Windows laptop (WiFi) and if so how do I go about it - step by step would be very helpful.

Richard

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#3

What do you want to connect to achieve?

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Rich.b (aybi30) said : 		#4

Just to move Pictures, Music & videos from Windows to Ubuntu mainly.

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Best actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#5

If you want file access then share the folder in Windows and you can access it from Ubuntu.

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Rich.b (aybi30) said : 		#6

Thanks actionparsnip, that solved my question.