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no share option when I right click a folder

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#1

Hi

I have a problem trying to share a folder on my ubuntu server when I right click there is not share option in the menu I do have samba installed

please assists

#2

Instead of trying to fight the build-in file sharing options (which in my personal experience has been PITA), I suggest to use system-config-samba.

To install:

sudo apt-get install system-config-samba

Find it in: System > Administration > Samba

#3

chewearn said: Instead of trying to fight the build-in file sharing options (which in my personal experience has been PITA), I suggest to use system-config-samba.

To install:

sudo apt-get install system-config-samba

Find it in: System > Administration > Samba

thanks that worked