Can you start smbd and nmbd without using swat? What happens if you run? $ sudo /etc/init.d/samba restart
What does the SWAT WebGUI tell you when it won't let your start smbd and nmbd? /var/log/daemon.log is usually a good place to look when you have uncooperative daemons. ** Changed in: samba (Ubuntu) Status: New => Incomplete -- smbd and nmbd wont run https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/369090 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Server Team, which is subscribed to samba in ubuntu. -- Ubuntu-server-bugs mailing list Ubuntu-server-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-server-bugs