wsdd-server 2:0.7.1-5 (amd64 binary) in ubuntu noble
Run wsdd as a server announcing the Host to network. Install if
running Samba smbd for file shares.
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The wsdd daemon is used to announce Linux Hosts to Windows 7+
computers for use in their File Manager network browsing, by using the
Windows Services Discovery Protocol.
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This protocol is a local network segment procotol, which is multicasted
on udp/3072, and incoming on tcp/5357 on the 239.255.
multicast addresses. It DOES have security issues, but it is designed
for use in a trusted environment inside a firewall.
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Its quite useful for Samba, taking over from WINS and the Samba nmbd
daemon. Installing this restores the Network browsing functionality to
Windows 7+ Samba clients.
Details
- Package version:
- 2:0.7.1-5
- Status:
- Published
- Component:
- universe
- Priority:
- Optional
Downloadable files
amd64 build of wsdd 2:0.7.1-5 in ubuntu noble PROPOSED produced
these files:
- wsdd-server_0.7.1-5_all.deb (3.7 KiB)
Package relationships
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