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I have 2 computers connected through Ethernet, both computers are dual booted with Ubuntu studio 20.04 and Windows 7 64 bit. I set up primary settings like samba, network manager, IP address, etc.

Now I am able to share files when the systems are under Ubuntu to Ubuntu or Windows to Windows. But I am unable to do that under Ubuntu-Windows or vice-versa.

That is true, no matter which system is on Ubuntu/Windows. I find it difficult to perform cross-OS file sharing. I have no experience in networking.

Melebius
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Answering my own question: In theory, any IP address should work, but in practice, it is not so. After tried various numbers, I find the following tutorial-ish number worked for me.

IP 192.168.1.1 mask 255.255.255.0 gateway 192.168.1.2 Dns servers 208.67.222.222,208.67.220.220 for machine A
IP 192.168.1.2 mask 255.255.255.0 gateway 192.168.1.1 Dns servers 208.67.222.222,208.67.220.220 for machine B

Each machine assigned to the same address in both OSes. Now file transfer in both directions is possible, irrespective of which machine run on which OS. Even media streaming is so smooth. Thanks for helping hands. MY PROBLEM IS SOLVED.

Melebius
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