Linux (Fedora Core 3) and Mac OSX

[akb195]

Hi,

I am setting up a home network that has the following machines:
1. Apple Powerbook running latest Panther (10.3.x)
2. Linux Fedora Core 3 with latest 2.6 kernel to be used as a print server and web server (m/c is called ANISA)
3. Windows XP Pro SP 2 laptop (wife's)
4. Windows XP Pro SP 2 PC (I use for Quicken and minimal activities)

I just created my Linux m/c and am trying to get it configured for hosting a couple of home directories and the HP printer that is connected to it via USB and has been successfulyl installed on it.

I have been following the directions at the Official HOWTO for configuring a standalone server:

http://us4.samba.org/samba/docs/man/Samba-HOWTO-Collection/FastStart.html#id2529194

My design is to have a single workgroup called WORKGROUP that all machines will be part of. I have had limited success in that using direct connection requests I can mount directories on the Mac or the Linux machine (not dared to check Windows yet). The problem is that the machines do not browse successfully and each thinks it is the Master Local Browser. The nmbd logs from neither machine is particularly useful as they have lines that simply state they are forcing election, becoming master etc.

I would appreciate any help and guidance.
Regards,
akb

Some output attached below.

Here is output from commands run on my Mac (I get the same from the Linux m/c):
[MyMac:~] me% smbclient -N -L anisa
Anonymous login successful
Domain=[WORKGROUP] OS=[Unix] Server=[Samba 3.0.10-1.fc3]
Sharename Type Comment
--------- ---- -------
IPC$ IPC IPC Service (anisaSamba Server)
ADMIN$ IPC IPC Service (anisaSamba Server)

Anonymous login successful
Domain=[WORKGROUP] OS=[Unix] Server=[Samba 3.0.10-1.fc3]
Server Comment
--------- -------
ANISA anisaSamba Server

Workgroup Master
--------- -------
WORKGROUP ANISA

[MyMac:~] me% smbclient -N -L localhost
Anonymous login successful
Domain=[WORKGROUP] OS=[Unix] Server=[Samba 3.0.5]
Sharename Type Comment
--------- ---- -------
IPC$ IPC IPC Service (Mac OS X)
ADMIN$ IPC IPC Service (Mac OS X)

Anonymous login successful
Domain=[WORKGROUP] OS=[Unix] Server=[Samba 3.0.5]
Server Comment
--------- -------
MYMAC Mac OS X

Workgroup Master
--------- -------
WORKGROUP MYMAC

Here is the smb.conf from Anisa (the Linux m/c):
# Samba config file created using SWAT
# from 127.0.0.1 (127.0.0.1)
# Date: 2005/03/24 19:02:56

# Global parameters
[global]
server string = anisaSamba Server
username map = /etc/samba/smbusers
log file = /var/log/samba/%m.log
max log size = 50
socket options = TCP_NODELAY SO_RCVBUF=8192 SO_SNDBUF=8192
disable spoolss = Yes
show add printer wizard = No
dns proxy = No
ldap ssl = no
idmap uid = 16777216-33554431
idmap gid = 16777216-33554431
cups options = raw

[homes]
comment = Home Directories
read only = No
browseable = No

[printers]
comment = All Printers
path = /var/spool/samba
printer admin = root, me
guest ok = Yes
printable = Yes
use client driver = Yes
browseable = No

 

[rzs0502]

Are you running the Samba as a Primary Domain Controller ?
You mention simple sharing for a workgroup so I assume not.
You don't need user mapping as your are not part of a Microsoft Domain.

Anyway, your smb.conf should look like this on the main Samba server (which is doing the sharing)

[global]
server string = anisaSamba Server
workgroup = Anisa
security = share
encrypt passwords = yes # not really required in this case)
og file = /var/log/samba/%m.log
max log size = 50
socket options = TCP_NODELAY SO_RCVBUF=8192 SO_SNDBUF=8192
read raw = no
write raw = no # You'll get better performance)
oslevel = 40
preferred master = yes
local master = yes
browse list = yes
enhanced browsing = yes # no necessary on single subnet LANS
printing = cups # if you are using CUPS

# And the rest of your shares....

[homes]
comment = Home Directories
read only = No
browseable = No

[printers]
comment = All Printers
path = /var/spool/samba
printer admin = root, me
guest ok = Yes
printable = Yes
use client driver = Yes
browseable = No

Hope it helps.

Rakesh


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