File sharing with Linux

[pkSML]

I picked up a Linux book today and am learning. I know virtually nothing about Linux.
I'm considering switching my server computer over to Linux, but there is one big obstacle that I want to clear.

I have a Windows PC from which I do most work for my site. It's on a workgroup (for LAN file and printer sharing) with XP home edition. I want the Linux computer to act as if it were a Windows computer to share files with on my LAN.

I have read a little about Samba and it seems you have to have a domain set up to read/write files to the Linux hard drive(s).

Here's my question. Can the Linux computer be on my Windows workgroup (without setting up a Windows domain)?

Thanks for your help.
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[aprelium]

Your question is about Samba (which exists on many operating systems, not only Linux).

The short answer is "Yes": Samba can be configured to act as a file server without having a domain controller. You'll have to configure it using the same workgroup name as the one used on other Windows computers you own.

http://www.reallylinux.com/docs/sambaserver.shtml gives the instructions on how to setup such a file sharing.
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