I have a desktop running Windows XP, and I am seriously considering switching to Linux/Ubuntu once support from MS ends in a few weeks. However, I have other computers in my house, all running relatively more modern variants of Windows, and thus part of a Windows network. Can a Ubuntu machine function as part of a Windows network? I know that I should be able to connect to my router via wire/wireless (although I'm a bit concerned at the number of questions I see regarding various people's connectivity issues in Ubuntu)...I'm just wondering if I'll still be able to do folder/file shares, etc. Also, if anyone has any suggestions regarding any potential pitfalls I could avoid, that would be great. Thanks!
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i've stuck my ubuntu laptop on my network at home, and also on client sites never had any bother connecting - also using proxies (some small tweaks needed there). BUT just in case, i installed VirtualBox with a small windows environment - just in case there were any functions i could only do in windows - and i have to say i've found nothing yet that Ubuntu cant handle!
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You need to install Samba on your Ubuntu machine. I don't have a windows machine, but using samba I can share files with my Android device without a problem.
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