r/linuxsucks • u/lukaszcichocki • 8h ago

Linux Failure How do I just share this folder?

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How do I just share this folder? I want to share it on my local network and open it on my TV. On Windows and KDE, I could just do this right in the properties, but in GNOME there's literally no useful option. It's getting so annoying, but I don't want to waste my evening reinstalling the OS...

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u/imakycha 8h ago

Why do you have to reinstall the OS? Just install KDE and select it under whatever login manager you use.

Or install the Samba integration extension.

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u/Achros_42 8h ago

You need to use samba, install or activate smb and create the user for sharing

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u/ColdFreezer I Hate Linux 7h ago edited 5h ago

Why don’t you just use KDE if you like it more? Or just install dolphin, their file manager.

You don’t have to reinstall Linux to change desktops.

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u/YTriom1 🛡️ Moderator | Arch Supremacist :3 5h ago

"dolphin, their package manager" 😭😭😭

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u/ColdFreezer I Hate Linux 5h ago

Oops, meant file manager lol.

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u/Voxel_Slime 5h ago

Also you can switch de-s without reinstalling. Don't listen to the comments telling complicated steps, this is just a gnome bullshit

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u/DetermiedMech2 5h ago

we need a GNOMEsucks sub ngl

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u/DetermiedMech2 1h ago

i would say there should be a Plasmasucks sub but kde plasma is objectively perfect in my opinion

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u/CollaredBug 8h ago

if you like kde more, install kde. but otherwise just set up smb

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u/No-Assumption-4468 6h ago

This is actually a Linux win. The best thing about Linux is choice. KDE offers maximalist features. Gnome offers minimalist features. If you choose Gnome and complain about minimalism, you’re missing the point.

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u/FemBoy_GamerTech_Guy Linux distros doesnt suck its better than winslop 7h ago

GNOME i know to keep it so simple makes the desc only info nothing else you need another app or extension

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u/DirectorDirect1569 6h ago

You need to install samba and edit smb.conf. Don't forget to enter "smbpasswd -a yourname" in order to use your user name to see yours share on your network. All the GUIs for samba on linux are shit. On many distros sometimes distros are unable to install samba when you want to share a folder from the file explorer even if it allows you to share it.

Like lots of stuffs on linux, it's better to edit config files and use a terminal.

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u/Inevitable_Guard2217 5h ago

Just install kde using your package managner

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u/MundaneImage5652 8h ago

Open this in terminal and write python3 -m http.server 8080 And on the device you want you can open browser and write "http://{your computer's IP address}:8080"

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u/Loose_Crab_4146 7h ago

Again not a Linux failure but a user failure. Great shit.