Re: problem with sharing folders

[Michael <michael thompsonmike me uk>]

On Thu, 2011-03-03 at 20:27 +0200, SwimEEZY wrote:
> Hi
> 
> I am new to Ubuntu/Gnome so apologies if this is a simple question...
> 
> I am trying to share folders and an external HDD....I already did set
> sharing on my home folder through the Shared Folders screen...
> 
> Now when I log onto Shared Folders all the options are greyed out and it
> says "Authentication required to make changes"
> 
> What authentication?  I cannot recall changing settings that would
> require one to authenticate, and even if i did, where is the screen to
> do so...
> 
> Maybe I am missing something...
> 
> Please help.  I have set up ubuntu on a new personal computer...no
> windows alternative, nothing.....so I am stuck at the moment.
> 
> Help appreciated...
> 
> tks
> 
> Peter

Did you make the folder under another user?