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ubuntu will not allow file sharing and printer sharing via windows router to windows 7 laptop

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http://www.ubuntux.org – First off I can see my windows network through the ubuntu pc but I cannot see the shared files on the w/7 laptop on my Network. How do i set up the ubuntu machine to share folders? I get the shared folders option to become active but still get the "cant mount" message box. Also I have a Konica Minolta 1400W printer connected to the ubuntu box but I cant access it on my network again with the W/7 laptop. I have read many threads but just throws code out there that I copy and paste in the terminal window, but still no shared folders or printing sharing via Linksys router (Distributions)

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