> > > hello,
> > > i wonder how do i set up netbios name in smb.conf?
> >
> > In smb.conf under the [global] add the following:
> > netbios name = machine_name
> this is the name, which should appear when i try to see my Box, right?
Yes, this is the name that should appear in the specified workgroup.
> but what Protocol does it use? (windoze box i mean) TCP IP i suppose
> right?
It uses NetBIOS over TCP/IP. You should check the bindings on your
windoze box to make sure NetBIOS is bound to TCP/IP.
> but still i added IP of my Linux to Wins, DNS and stuff, however that
>
> Windoze coffin can't recognize me:((( even tho. it pings my ip, but
> can't
> figure me out by name, and when i do net view, it doesn't show me as
> well..
> i passed all the tests from diagnosis 1--7 just fine.. and stoped
> at 8 which requres the part of that box, and can't move any further..
> any
> ideas?:(
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