Abstract
This feature enables users to share personal
files with users on other machines on the same network on heterogeneous
systems such as GNU/Linux and Windows.
The file-sharing configuration is done in two simple steps: determine who can export folders, and then which protocol will be used. A 3rd step will be required if you select the Custom export option.
First of all, you must determine who will be able to share folders. Three different options are available:
No sharing. Prevents users from sharing data with others.
Allow all users. All users are allowed to share data with others.
Custom. By choosing this option, only users within the fileshare group will be allowed to share data. If you choose this option, the fileshare group will be created and, as a 3rd step, you will be prompted to run UserDrake in order to add the allowed users to this group (see the section called “UserDrake: Managing Users and Groups on your System”).
Then you must choose which protocol to use for file sharing. Check one or both of the following:
NFS. If you want your users to share files using UNIX systems (like GNU/Linux);
SMB. If you want your users to share files using Windows systems.
When you have checked the desired boxes, click on the button. The required packages will be installed. If you uncheck a previously checked box, the corresponding package will be uninstalled.
Once users are allowed to share data, they can select the folders to be shared through their preferred file manager (see ???).