Portable device for storing and playing music and videos at home.
Portable device for storing and playing music and videos at home.
You should consider using lightweight Linux distributions like LXDE or LXQt for your 5-year-old laptop. These provide a simple interface and are suitable for basic media server tasks. For a free option without sign-ups, you can explore Ubuntu Server with minimal packages or use a preconfigured media server setup. Let me know if you need help choosing the best fit!
I attempted to adhere to your directions, but it generated errors once Samba was configured. After installing Samba4, the issue persisted. Could you suggest alternative solutions?
The problem turned out to be something specific. If you notice any mistakes in the tutorial, please leave a comment in the thread so I can correct them.
In the end, my computer couldn't recognize the share, no matter how I tried. I believe your guide isn't very detailed compared to others. I've given up.