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Last active November 17, 2025 14:16
Setting up SAMBA for Linux / MacOS

Setting up Samba for Linux / MacOS

I recently (re)switched from using Netatalk to Samba for file access from macOS (15.x) to linux (AlmaLinux 9.x).

Obviously the Samba is a great resource, on the Samba Wiki the Configure Samba to Work Better with Mac OS X was invaluable for setting up the /etc/samba/smb.conf file, and the vfs fruit man page contains documentation for all the options.

Here is the /etc/samba/smb.conf file I use:

[global]