Adding a new network location in vista

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were you able to see your CentOS samba share in network locations?

If so I would hook up that old router and check out the config, and try to replicate the old settings into the new router.

Or you could "reserve" the CentOS ip address in the DHCP service of the router, then map a netowrk drive to the samba share. Or you could create a "shortcut" on your desktop to the samba share... Which ever is easiest for you.

There may many ways to add a Network Location in Vista.
1. If you have Windows explorer open, press Alt key to display setup menu and select Tools. Or you can click Computer from Start. Right-Click an open area on the right pane of In "Computer" windows,, then select "Add a Network Location".
2.The "Add Network Location Wizard" will appear. Click "Next".
3.When asked, "Where do you want to create this network location?" select Choose a custom network location. Click "Next".
4.When asked to "Specify the location of your website" in the Internet or network address field, enter the shared for example, http://chicagotech.net/WebDAV or \\chicagotech\sharedfolder. Click "Next".
5.Enter your User Name and Password if prompted.
6.When asked, "What do you want to name this location?" enter a label of your choosing. Click "Next".
7.When you see "Completing the Add Network Location Wizard" Check the box "Open the network location when I click Finish" and Click "Finish" (it may take some time for the Web Folder to open the first time).
8.A Network Location has been created in the "Network Location" section of Computer with the label you choose.