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22-Jun-2006, 01:25 AM #1
Getting Linux on home network
Hi,

I've installed Linux on a laptop I just got, and have gotten to the point where I can see my entire network, but cannot get INTO it. I see all my network drives, and I can even get a VNC viewer going to see into my server computer (Which is also running Linux). However, once I get to the network in the file browser, all the drives are identified, but as soon as I double click ON them, I get this message:

"The filename "----------------" indicates that this file is of type "desktop configuration file". The contents of the file indicate that the file is of type "x-directory/smb-share". If you open this file, the file might present a security risk to your system.

Do not open the file unless you created the file yourself, or received the file from a trusted source. To open the file, rename the file to the correct extension for "x-directory/smb-share", then open the file normally. Alternatively, use the Open With menu to choose a specific application for the file."

What should I do?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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22-Jun-2006, 06:05 AM #2
Open the file if you created it yourself. That's just a security warning; it'll probably show up once per each share as you open them for the 1st time.
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23-Jun-2006, 10:41 AM #3
Alright, well, what is the "correct extension for "x-directory/smb-share""? I'm new to Linux as you can tell!
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25-Jun-2006, 11:07 PM #4
for the most part linux dosen't use extensions
this is no doubt just the browser trying to use the extension to tell it what to open the file with
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