Quick Tip - Share a Kubuntu Folder on your LAN

If you want to share a folder on your local network using Kubuntu (10.04), you'll need to install the kdenetwork-filesharing package.

Open a terminal and type:

sudo apt-get install kdenetwork-filesharing

Enter your password at the prompt.

To create your shared folder - in Dolphin:

1. Right-click the folder that you want to share on your network.
2. Select Properties from the pop-up menu.
3. Click the Share tab.
4. Click the Configure File Sharing... button.
5. In the File Sharing - KDE Control Module, click Add...
6. Enter the path (or browse) to your folder.
7. Select the NFS and/or Samba options.
8. Click OK three times to create your share.

Sources & References:

• Bigbrovar: My Perfect Kubuntu 10.04 Desktop