The usual network problem

[fmw]

I was spoiled by Xandros. Upon installation, it automatically connected itself to my Windows network and became a normal working node. I went to Ubuntu recently because my Xandros was pretty long in the tooth. Ubuntu connected to the network and even recognized all of the nodes by name, with an icon for each. However, it was impossible to access any of them. I got an error message every time I tried. So I tried Open Suse. It doesn't get quite as far as Ubuntu. It connects to the Windows network but it doesn't show icons for any of the nodes. I've ordered a newer version of Xandros, hoping it will work as well as the old one but I really need to know how to make a Linux workstation live harmoniously in my Windows network and I really need to get access to my NAS.

Obviously, I'm missing something and a week of queries around the internet has netted me zero. Anybody have some guidance for a poor lost soul?

[waterhead]

To connect to Windows shared files and printers, you would use Samba. If it isn't already installed, you should be able to install it using YaST.

Configuring is another thing. The last time I used it, I had to make a config file. I think that now you may be able to do it with YaST. You caan also check out the online documentation for some help.

Samba - opening windows to a wider world

[fmw]

You are correct. Samba was the issue. I also installed something called smb4k which makes mounting the network nodes a piece of cake. Thanks.

[waterhead]

I wanted to mention smb4k, but I couldn't remember what it was called. Gllad you found it anyway.