Help With Setting UP Network

[joek71]

Hi guys

I am new here sort of, I would like to set up my machine as a server for my kids on my wireless network, how would i do this? When I click on Network i get Could not display "network:///".
Nautilus cannot handle "network" locations.

Thanks

[Iowan]

I presume you're trying to set up a file server (as opposed to Internet/Connection sharing). The Server Guide might be helpful - Chapter 17 is on Samba. There are several other good How-To's on the forums, as well.

[joek71]

I have external drive that we all dump pictures and music on it and share with my family, they use laptops and i have a desktop before with windows they could access it threw my machine wireless now they cant

[Iowan]

Here is a How-To that might provide some information...