How can I access NAS through Linux aps on Samba network?

[lPrentice]

Hi,

My network hosts a Debian Linux system (etch), an WindowsXP system, and an Infrant ReadyNAS V network attached storage device. They talk with one-another through Samba.

When I'm working with my WindowsXP system, I can access my NAS files through various applications. If I launch notepad, for instance, I can access NAS files through file/open.

On my Debian system, however, I can access NAS file through the file browser, but not through the applications. If I launch gedit, for instance, I can only access the local file system.

How can I configure Samba, Debian, or whatever, so that my Linux applications can read and write the NAS files?

Many thanks,

Lloyd

[dmalcor]

Usually you need to actually mount the SMB filesystem from the NAS. Have a look at the smbmount command.

Alternatively there are some applications that will understand smb://servername/sharename/path/file.ext

Hope that gets you pointed in the right direction...

:-Dan

[lPrentice]

Thanks, Dan,

I'll see where it takes me.

All the best,

Lloyd