On Tue, 31 Dec 2024 07:34:20 +1100 George at Clug <c...@goproject.info> wrote:
> Hi, > > > Is anyone familiar with using Thunar to access Windows shares or Samba > shares? I have found that after installing Debian Bookworm with XFCE, > that Thunar is 1) not able to display Windows shares or Samba shares, > 2) not able to connect to connect to Windows shares or Samba shares. > Is it vital for you? > > Does someone know how get Thunar to display and access Windows shares > or Samba shares? I've never tried, but Thunar is generally not as polished or capable as Nautilus. It is still under development, still gaining capabilities. I can remember when it didn't have 'extract here' for zip archives, not that long ago. But I mount shares on local directories with /etc/fstab, where of course Thunar has no difficulty in accessing them. They need to be mounted noauto or boot will hang if they go missing, and are automounted on first access. I access shares from various applications, so it makes sense to mount them, I don't need to try browsing for shares in unfamiliar networks. I'd probably use Nautilus or Konqueror for something like that. A quick Google does suggest difficulties with Thunar, but then SMB shares are always difficult, especially where Windows is involved. Much sacrificing of chickens needed. These days I have no shares on Windows, but it's hard enough getting Windows to deal properly with Samba shares. -- Joe
