samba is a file sharing program. it lets windows see linux shares. i dont know why that was mentioned.
linux can keep the ports open, but a router would be annoying here. if you dint disable it you will have to allow each connection or a range.
just get a switch and have every one connect to that. dont plug in your wan to it. thats about as easy as you can make it.
mart no offense but i think your missing alot of what im saying cuz brink is making sense and your losing me lol.
He said he wanted the LAN users to have access to his public files and I assumed he meant a share on his server.Originally posted by mart_man00
samba is a file sharing program. it lets windows see linux shares. i dont know why that was mentioned.
Like I said earlier. Just set iptables to accept all connections on the LAN interface and it will allow your game server to function correctly.
>>He said he wanted the LAN users to have access to his public files and I assumed he meant a share on his server.
Exactly, thanks alot man.
so the lan part will connect to the internet on dialup? thats insane. i dont think my cable modem could hold many.
good luck either way.
Have you been reading the same thread as me? He said he doesn't want to share the connection with the rest of his LAN. Only the Linux box will have access to the Internet but they'll be connected to his Linux box for file sharing and the Linux box is his game server.Originally posted by mart_man00
so the lan part will connect to the internet on dialup? thats insane. i dont think my cable modem could hold many.
good luck either way.
i asked before if it was a online game or just a lan game, i didnt get a answer.
i can have a server for df that relies back to nova world. probally most of the linux ones can relay to.
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well if they break into a properly configured router your $$$$ed either way...plus then you can atleast hope that if some one gets in their only screw around with the computer you dont care about(the router).
the nix comp wont ever see the internet, the xp one will
i betting the linux box will only give people of a copy of the game.
maybe im missing something here but it sounds like all you need is a switch.
no internet connection, so no security isnt needed and the switch will do the routing for you. plus it might give you lag the other way.
switch and a couple of cdrs....
sorry if im missing something.
your missing everything so jus give up.
where can i get Samba? And details for setting it up?
thnx for all the patience, i will be installing linux tomorrow or friday on my test bunny i do hope.
Most distros come with it on the CD but you can get the source or packages from www.samba.org. http://www.tldp.org/HOWTO/SMB-HOWTO.html for info on setting it up.
thnx alot, do you have aim or anything? I know im going to need help doing the iptables and stuff....
