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First there were 2 Computers, 1 with Win7 and 1 with Ubuntu 14.04.

I shared the Windows Folders, copied the files and then i erased the drive and installed Ubuntu on the "old Windows-"Computer. Now i want to send the files back but can't find a way to make both see each others shared folders in the network.

I installed Samba and shared folders on both computers. When i go to "Network" there is just the old windows Homegroup (without even a windows pc in the network). I don't even have access to the homegroup with either of the PCs since it asks for a login i don't know (and didn't setup as far as i know).

Can anyone help me please? I am very frustrated right now :/ Thought this Linux-Thing would be easier... Runnung throuh tons of troubles since 5h+ :(

Naraxus
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The easiest way to transfer files between 2 computers is NitroShare as it doesn't need any infrastructure and is easy to install and blindingly fast. It also runs on everything: Ubuntu, Windows, ...

To install NitroShare on Ubuntu, use the following steps:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:george-edison55/nitroshare-dev
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install nitroshare

A small icon now shows up in the menu bar:

Nitroshare Menu bar Icon

(do these steps on both computers)

  1. On one computer, click the nitroshare icon and click "Send Directory" and send Documents, Pictures, ... over one by one.

Warning! Do not send the entire /home directory as that will copy your configuration files as well!

Caution: If you need to truly share files between multiple Ubuntu only computers, NFS is the way to go and when Windows comes into the play, samba is the way to go.

Fabby
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