Samba

Samba provides fast, stable, and secure file and print services on Linux and Unix through the SMB/CIFS protocol. It is a standard suite of programs for Windows interoperability. Samba is for people and groups that run Linux or Unix systems. It lets clients that use SMB/CIFS reach files and printers from those systems. This makes it a fit when client access must support Windows interoperability while the host uses Linux or Unix. Its role is specific, not broad. Samba handles file and print services over SMB/CIFS, and its host platforms are Linux and Unix. Users who need other network protocols, other host platforms, or services beyond files and printing will need a different program. This is an important limit when comparing Samba with other options.