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2. File Server
One of the most common ways to network Ubuntu and Windows computers is to configure Samba as a File Server. This section covers setting up a Samba server to share files with Windows clients.
The server will be configured to share files with any client on the network without prompting for a password. If your environment requires stricter Access Controls see Section 4, “Securing File and Print Server” [p. 312].