Step 1
connect two computers using cross cable
computer A - Ubuntu 10.10
computer B - Windows 7 Ultimate

Step 2 - IP address set
In windows computer , Set ethernet adapter ipv4 settings
IP address 10.30.12.18

Ubuntu computer
IP address 10.30.12.17

Step 3 - Share folders
right clik on folder and set sharing as follows


Step 4 - check connection

Step 5 - brows computer using ip address

You can see them now on windows computer

Step 6 - handle errors
If you put tic on allow allow others to create and delete files in step 3, you get this error . if so remove the tic..

Step 7 - You are now done

Speed is so far so good

Step 8 - Brows using ubuntu too
To see windows files in ubuntu
set folder path to
\\smb\10.30.12.18
caution- better to set windows firewall off
Good luck...








