> for accessing the samba from the Windows Xp or any windows Client you need to give the username and password.. So there's no way to do what I want then? : - Set up a public share where ** any one ** on the network can read / write without explicit authentication - ** without ** my samba server being linked to the local domain controller This e-mail and any attachment is for authorised use by the intended recipient(s) only. It may contain proprietary material, confidential information and/or be subject to legal privilege. It should not be copied, disclosed to, retained or used by, any other party. If you are not an intended recipient then please promptly delete this e-mail and any attachment and all copies and inform the sender. Thank you.