On Thursday, August 9, 2012 7:30:31 PM UTC+2, TheGunslinger wrote:
> On Wed, 8 Aug 2012 09:29:01 +0200, "ldries46" <bertus.dr
...@planet.nl>
> wrote:
> >I do have a home network of several computers. Till now they all run a
> >version of Windows.
> >For that network I have Belkin f5l009 Network USB server. Lately I
> >incorporated a Unbuntu system in my network. That system does not see the
> >serverProbably because it has no software to do so. Belkin just produces
> >only Windows software.
> >Is there anyone who can tell me where to find Linux software for this
> >server.
> >The Belkin f5l009 is a simple device with 5 ESB ports and one network port.
> >Via the software I can choose which device to souple with a virtual USB port
> >on my computer. Printers can be shared.
> >L. Dries
> I wish I had experience with this so I could help you more fully...
> But, Windows does offer support for Linux systems connected to a
> Windows-based network.
> I think it is a version of Apache, but I am not sure.
> That said, I would suggest going over to Windows Support and searching
> for solutions there. This is a common support problem, and you should
> find some answers there.
> Also, IF Apache is the answer (or some other system), a version should
> be available through the Open Source Project for Linux. So, a search
> with Linux & Windows 7 as keywords might generate some resources.
> Respectfully,
> MJR
Samba allows Unix computers to join (or take over) a Windows network. With the basic Samba you offer Windows shares, you can also mount external Shares using the "cifs" filesystem - part of Samba.