Sidux/Useable applications/Local computers connecting

Sidux_-_czyli_Debian_sid_krok_po_kroku_dla_każdego/Programy_użytkowe/Połączenie_w_sieci_lokalnej
 * I'll try to show you how to make connection with second computer working under Windows OS in local network.
 * To do that I will use samba and one of it's GUI.
 * As a second way I'll make connection using Opera web browser.

Samba

 * Samba provides file and print services for Microsoft Windows clients in local network.
 * I have tried a few samba GUI but only one worked for me very well.
 * But it doesn't mean it'll be the same on your computer, you should try theme yourself.


 * Samba home page: http://www.samba.org/
 * Samba on Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samba_%28software%29

SMB-Browser

 * SMB-Browser is the one application that worked on my computer well.
 * It's not available in Debian repositories, I have found it pre-installed with Elive 2.0 linux distribution.
 * 1. Add Elive server address:

deb http://europe.repository.elive-systems.com/ lenny main elive drivers tests efl ports multimedia games other deb http://europe.debian.elive-systems.com/ lenny main contrib non-free
 * 1) Elive
 * to repository list using a text editor as root:

sux mousepad /etc/apt/sources.list.d/debian.list
 * 2. Next refresh package list and recive a public key:

apt-get update gpg --keyserver keys.gnupg.net --recv key_ID gpg --export key_ID | apt-key add - apt-get update
 * 3. And install application:

apt-get install smb-browser smb-admin
 * 4. After that change rights for two files responsibility for mounting and unmounting shared files:

chmod u+s /sbin/mount.cifs chmod u+s /sbin/umount.cifs
 * 5. Run SMB-browser from: Menu-> Network-> Browser of Share
 * a. In "preferences" tab make:
 * - mark "mount.cifs"
 * - type user name and password of second computer


 * b. Go to "Main" tab:
 * - type IP address of second computer
 * - click on "Search by Hostname or IP"


 * c. If everything is all right you'll see second's computer's shared folder in left down window.
 * d. Click on "Mount" to mount it and "Browse" - it'll open Thunar file manager.


 * e. All the files you can copy, edit, remove or send new one out from your computer.
 * 6. To finish connection click on "Un-mount".

Others samba GUI

 * 1) Smb4k: http://smb4k.berlios.de/
 * 2) Smb2www: https://users.scintilla.utwente.nl/frank/smb2www/
 * 3) Komba2: http://sourceforge.net/projects/komba/
 * 4) Samba GUI list: http://www.samba.org/samba/GUI/

Opera Unite

 * Second way to make connection with another computer (under any system) is using Opera Unite Sidux/Opera.
 * Unite lets you share your files, videos, music, etc via internet.
 * 1. Choose "Unite" icon from left panel, then "File sharing" and click on "Start".
 * 2. A configurator will open a window so click on "Next".


 * 3. In next step make registration on Opera server.


 * 4. Or log in if you have an account.


 * 5. Next step - choose your computer name for Unite.


 * 6. And next choose a folder you want to share.


 * 7. After that go to your Opera main page, copy the address link for your friends.
 * 8. Don't forget to give your password to theme.


 * 9. To finish sharing just click on "Stop".

Others

 * Tsclient - remote desktop tool: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsclient
 * Vinagre - remote desktop tool: http://projects.gnome.org/vinagre/
 * Rdesktop - remote desktop protocol client: http://www.rdesktop.org/
 * Team Viewer - remote control, desktop sharing and file transfer tool: http://www.teamviewer.com/