Hello Everyone
Wondering if I could get some opinions and advice. I have a Linux machine running in my basement that I'm using as a Media Server for the family. There are often times I need to transfer some files to the machine and I am currently using a program to transfer them via SFTP. The program maps a network drive for easy access. However, I'm finding that often the program will loose a connection and I constantly have to reconnect. Also, I would prefer to use something "built in" to Windows Vista and Windows 8 (the two machines I often use to connect) and not rely on a third party program.
I've tried Samba, but have been unsuccessful in getting it to work. I was going to dig in and try to figure it all out, but that got me to thinking if there was an easier solution. Also, this is just my home network, so I don't know if the functionality of Samba is over kill.
I currently use WebDav to connect the Media Server to a box account and mounting that drive is pretty easy. I'm assuming running WebDav on the server itself would be just as easy?
What's your recommendation? What are you using in your home environment to share files?
(Quick Machine Specs : P4, 1.5GB RAM, 80GB HD)
Thanks a million!