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Idea #1390: One GUI app to share and browse files on Win/OsX/Linux network

bug This idea is a duplicate of Idea #403: Improve file/folder sharing experience (Samba).
Written by seshomaru samma the 29 Feb 08 at 13:31. Category: Internet & Networking. Related project: Nothing/Others. Status: New
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At the moment the only GUI application to do that is in Gnome >connect to a server. However that only works for Windows machines. If I wanted to share files with another Ubuntu on the same subnet - I would have to install NFS and edit config files.
There should be an application that allows you to set up file sharing with any OS on your network. For example you can have an option to have your machine visible to other computers on the network. It should have an option to join one of those Windows networks like MSHOME. It can be a package so if anyone needs it on Xubuntu or a lighter edition they can download it.
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Solution #1: Auto-generated solution of idea #1390
Written by seshomaru samma the 29 Feb 08 at 13:31.
Ubuntu Brainstorm was updated in January 2009. Since the idea #1390 was submitted before this update, its rationale and solution are not separated. Please vote accordingly, and if you have the necessary rights, please separate the rationale from the solution. Thanks!

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shadowfirebird wrote on the 29 Feb 08 at 13:52
I can't think of an app that does this.

It shouldn't be too hard.

It would be damn useful -- not for everyone, granted, but for a lot of people.

rawsausage wrote on the 1 Mar 08 at 20:45
Nautilus supports SSH very well, it's good for that need. Also it supports Samba sharing conveniently.

gsiliceo wrote on the 14 Apr 08 at 18:30
Guys vote on this idea http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/idea/403/
As is the one with most vote regarding this issue and our best shot to draw the attention of the devs.


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