43.2. The Samba Windows File Sharing Module

This Webmin module allows you to specify directories and printers to be shared to Windows clients using the SMB protocol. It can be found in the Servers category, and when its icon is clicked on the main page (as shown in Figure 43.1) it will be displayed. All existing shares are listed, along with their paths and the users to whom they are available. Below them are icons for setting various global options that apply to all shares, links for managing Samba users, and a button for starting or restarting the server processes.

Figure 43.1. The Samba Windows File Sharing module.

Over the years, Samba has ...

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