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mattmns
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I currently have Windows XP on hda and Ubuntu on hdb, so what is the best/easiest way to share files between the two? Gracie!
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Discussion Overview
The discussion centers on methods for sharing files between Windows XP and Ubuntu operating systems, exploring various approaches and tools available for file transfer. The scope includes practical applications and technical setups for users operating dual-boot systems.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- One participant suggests using SFTP as the easiest method, recommending the setup of an SSH daemon on Ubuntu and using PuTTY on Windows for file transfers.
- Another participant proposes Samba as a more convenient option, noting that it requires some configuration but allows both operating systems to see each other as drives.
- A later reply mentions the possibility of mounting NTFS or FAT file systems under Linux, indicating that FAT is easier to work with.
- One participant points out that while Linux can read and write to FAT, it can only read NTFS, and provides a link for accessing Linux files from Windows if the Linux partition uses ext2 or ext3.
- Another participant acknowledges a misunderstanding about the system setup, agreeing that creating a FAT32 partition would simplify file transfers between the two operating systems.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express multiple competing views on the best method for file sharing, with no consensus reached on a single solution. Some methods are highlighted as easier or more convenient, but preferences vary based on individual setups and experiences.
Contextual Notes
Some limitations are noted, such as the need for specific configurations in Samba and the varying capabilities of file systems (e.g., NTFS, FAT32, ext2, ext3) in terms of read/write access across the two operating systems.
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Easiest: sftp
Just run the ssh deamon on ubuntu and then use putty on windows to get the file from the server and vice versa. It will take all of two seconds to setup.
More Convinient: samba
Takes a little work. Must be enabled in the kernel. Windows will see the linux box as another drive. The linux box will see windows as a drive.
Here is a tutorial for samba:
http://ubuntuguide.org/#sambaserver
Just run the ssh deamon on ubuntu and then use putty on windows to get the file from the server and vice versa. It will take all of two seconds to setup.
More Convinient: samba
Takes a little work. Must be enabled in the kernel. Windows will see the linux box as another drive. The linux box will see windows as a drive.
Here is a tutorial for samba:
http://ubuntuguide.org/#sambaserver
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mattmns
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Thanks dduardo I will check those out!
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faust9
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dduardo said:
It sounds like the two OS's are running on the same system so running putty/windows and ssh/Linix at the same time will be tough.
Under Linux you can mount NTFS or FAT file systems(FAT is much easier) I don't recall the details though--I banished Windows a long time ago.
Google "mounting windows XP under Linux" and I'm sure the procedure will pop up.
Good luck.
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Nylex
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Also, you can read/write to FAT under Linux, but only read NTFS. Under Windows, you can access files from Linux with http://uranus.it.swin.edu.au/~jn/linux/explore2fs.htm, if your Linux partition uses ext2 or ext3. Not sure if there's a similar program for ReiserFS or other filesystems.
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Wow, I was out of it. I thought he had two completely separate systems.
faust9, your completely right. Creating a fat32 partition would be the easiest way to transfer files between the two partitions.
sorry about that mattmns. I was a little :zzz:
faust9, your completely right. Creating a fat32 partition would be the easiest way to transfer files between the two partitions.
sorry about that mattmns. I was a little :zzz:
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mattmns
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Hmmm, ok I will now check that out 