SOLVED Windows can't connect to Linux server

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SOLVED Windows can't connect to Linux server

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I can't connect my windows xp machines to Linux server. Mint 15 "sees" the server in Network Places but I get the message "You might not have permission to use this network resource contact blah blah blah. Network path was not found".
Linux sees and can access shares on the windows machines and windows machines.
Used samba and printers. It worked when I first set it up but something happened and I am lost.
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Re: Windows can't connect to Linux server

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SOLVED
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1169149
T'was the Linux Firewall that was blocking the windows boxes.
The above link was very helpful in navigating the maze.
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