Many small businesses think the servers they use all run Windows operating systems, but many file server appliances are Linux-based systems using Samba for interoperability with their Windows or Mac ...

Many people today work on mixed networks, with both Linux and Windows systems playing important roles. Sharing files between the two can be critical at times and is surprisingly easy with the right ...

I'm replacing a Dell PentiumIII box running Debian linux that I don't use the GUI on (SSH command line only) used for an FTP server and a Samba server. It's worked well in this role, the only issue is ...

Looking for secure file transfer software tools for your network? We explore the most popular SFTP clients to help you decide which one is right for you. Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) client ...

Do you dual-boot between Windows and Linux on your computer? This is a new way people use their computers to enjoy the benefits of both operating systems. The only problem that users face on Windows ...

The Samba Team released a patch on Monday for the second major security flaw found in the past few weeks in the open-source group's widely used program for sharing Windows files between Unix and Linux ...

Rapid growth in the market for x86 servers over the past year brought good news for both Linux and Windows, as research firm IDC reported last week. What’s not always appreciated, however, is just how ...

Amazon has had storage options for Linux file servers for some time, but it recognizes that a number of companies still use Windows file servers, and they are not content to cede that market to ...

Windows 10 with the latest Creators Update. Hardware: A 64-bit processor and at least 1GB free on your C drive. “Oh Lordy, no, not that Linux again!” cries out the rightly indignant Maximum PC reader.