Few days ago, we showed you how to enable file sharing between Windows 8 and Ubuntu 12.10 machines. To read that post, please click here.
Now that filesharing is enabled, it’s not time to create shared resources in Windows 8 so users on your Ubuntu machine can access them. Because filesharing is of no use if there are no shared resources to be accessed. So to be able to have Ubuntu users access, edit and modify shared content on the Windows 8 machine, you must first share that particular resource and that’s what this tutorial is going to show you.
In our previous post, we created a workgroup and made both the Windows 8 and Ubuntu 12.10 machines a member of it. Then we enabled filesharing on the Windows 8 machine and installed Samba packages in Ubuntu 12.10. Those previous steps enabled filesharing and this post will show you how to create content to share on either machine starting with Windows 8.
To create shared resources in Windows 8, press the Windows Key + X on your keyboard to bring up Windows 8 Tools Menu. When opens, select ‘Computer Management’
Next, select and right-click on Shares, then select ‘New Share…’
Then browse to the folder you wish to share and select it.
Next, you’ll see the share path. This is how the resources are accessed using the share path. The share is given a name which can be anything.
After that set the permission on the resource. To give anyone full access, select ‘Customize permissions’ option and select the everyone group and give it full access. For individual user, click ‘Add’
Finally, click Finish to complete the task.
That’s how you create shares in Windows 8. Users from your Ubuntu machine will be able to access the shared content by using the share path or browsing the workgroup and opening the Windows 8 machine.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I enable file sharing between Windows 8 and Ubuntu 12.10 machines?
To enable file sharing between Windows 8 and Ubuntu 12.10 machines, follow the steps outlined in the tutorial mentioned in the article.
What is the process to create shared resources in Windows 8?
To create shared resources in Windows 8, press Windows Key + X, select 'Computer Management,' right-click on Shares, choose 'New Share...,' browse to the folder you want to share, set permissions, and click Finish.
How can Ubuntu users access shared content on a Windows 8 machine?
Ubuntu users can access shared content on a Windows 8 machine by creating shared resources on the Windows 8 machine and setting appropriate permissions for access.
What steps are involved in making Windows 8 and Ubuntu 12.10 machines members of a workgroup?
To make Windows 8 and Ubuntu 12.10 machines members of a workgroup, follow the steps mentioned in the article, which include enabling file sharing and installing Samba packages.
What is the share path used to access shared resources in Windows 8?
The share path is the location through which resources are accessed in Windows 8. It is created when setting up shared resources on the Windows 8 machine.
How do you customize permissions for shared resources in Windows 8?
To customize permissions for shared resources in Windows 8, select 'Customize permissions,' add the everyone group for full access, or add individual users by clicking 'Add,' and then click Finish to apply the permissions.
What is the significance of creating shares in Windows 8?
Creating shares in Windows 8 allows users on other machines, such as Ubuntu 12.10, to access, edit, and modify shared content on the Windows 8 machine, facilitating collaboration and file sharing.
How do you access Windows 8 Tools Menu for creating shared resources?
To access Windows 8 Tools Menu for creating shared resources, press the Windows Key + X on your keyboard to bring up the menu where you can initiate the process of sharing folders and files.