How To Configure The WORKGROUP of Ubuntu Using Samba

In networking , especially if its cross platform networking , its very essential that you have all your machines in the same WORKGROUP so that they see each other under Places->Network for ubuntu or My Network Places in Windows . So here's how you setup the WORKGROUP of ubuntu using samba :

Step 1 : Go to the Terminal(Applications->Accessories)
Step 2 : At the terminal , type sudo gedit /etc/samba/smb.conf
Step 3 : A window should appear with the smb.conf file
Step 4 : Now look for the line workgroup = WORKGROUP . Its usually between the 25th and 30th line of the file.

Step 5 : Now by default ubuntu joins the workgroup called WORKGROUP , you can change it to whatever name you wish . Windows by default joins the MSHOME workgroup.
Step 6 : Once you've chosen the name , replace it instead of WORKGROUP . So say i choose the workgroup name as MYHOME , then the line would be workgroup = MYHOME
Step 7 : Now save the file and close the window
Step 8 : Back in the terminal type sudo /etc/init.d/samba restart
Step 9 : This would restart samba and your settings would be applied
Step 10 : You should now be able to see your ubuntu machine in the desired workgroup which would make it much more accessible.