write this to your smb.conf

[public]
comment = public
public = yes
writeable = yes
create mode = 777
path = /path/to/public
directory mode = 777
browsable = yes
guest ok = yes

make sure to chmod 777 the directory and have the following option on:

[global]
security = share

We use it as a temporary space and quick way to exchange files between linux, macos x and windows machines.
Be aware that *anyone* can read/delete/modify *every* file or folder located in the public folder.

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Tags: public, samba, smb

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