Linux Sharing files and folders across your network from your Ubuntu PC is every bit as easy as sharing files in Windows. Shared Folder is an Application which help you in sharing any folder on a network.
You can share any folders using the Shared Folders Application by Follow these easy steps:
1. Go to Applications ▸ Accessories ▸ Terminal to open a Terminal.
2. Type shares-admin and press Enter to open Shared Folders.
3. You may receive a message which says Sharing services are not installed. If this happens, ensure that the two check
boxes in the message box are checked and press Install services. Sharing service support will then be
downloaded and installed.
4. Click on Lock button and enter your password in the Password field.
5. Press the Authenticate button.
6. Select the Shared Folders tab and press Add.
7. Select the location of the folder you wish to share by changing the Path option.
8. Choose Windows networks (SMB) from the Share through option.
9. Enter a name and comment for the shared folder.
10. If you would like people accessing the shared folder to be able to add, change and remove
files in the folder, uncheck Read only. If you leave Read only checked, people will only be able to
view files in the folder.
11. Press Share to make the shared folder available. Other people on the same network (LAN) as you should
now be able to access the folder.
