How to make hidden shares via samba ?
soln:-
set the browseable directive as no in the share definition
i.e set browseable = no
In windows append the $ character on a windows share name to make it hidden
How to access hidden share(s) ?
In order to access hidden shares from linux machine , type the unc name from the nautilus window or any utility used for accessing samba share.
ex:- type ALT-F2 in order to get run command window , then type smb://ip_addr/hidden-share-name
from windows:-
net use * \\hidden-share-location /user: username
NB:- tested in ubuntu 10.04
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